Wryneck Jynx torquilla

Gardens are perhaps the most likely habitat in which to see the species in the county, judging by recent records.   Although the species used to breed it is now a scarce passage migrant with usually only a maximum of one or two reported in any one year.   The first and second weeks of September are typical dates for the species in the county on return passage as can be seen from the pictures below. 

Aylesbury - 2nd and 3rd September 2000

This individual below is perhaps the first really twitchable bird in the county.  Its presence was put on the pagers and hotlines late on 2nd, when it was appeared to be settled.  A few birders managed to connect with it that day, while other birders had to wait until the following afternoon when it reappeared in the same garden to the delight of local birders.  Thanks to Paul Clark and Rachel Leeser for allowing the visiting birders into their hide (Kitchen!).  Apparently nearly thirty birders managed to connect with the bird over the two days.
This bird was videoed/photographed by several people.  Any further submissions for inclusion here are welcomed.

The above video still courtesy of Mike Collard

Amersham - 1st & 2nd September 1996

This individual was seen in an Amersham garden.

Photo courtesy of M Glover