When I was first introduced to the cedar waxwing last year, my first thought was that it looked like Zorro with the mask over its eyes (or maybe the Lone Ranger).
I saw my first cedar waxwings of the season this year as I drove up my driveway. They stayed long enough for me to grab my camera to take a few photos. They even let me get fairly close to the tree they were in and walk around it a bit before flying off to the next tree.
I think they are beautiful birds.
Maralee
Magnificent birds and photos… love it..
Thanks, Rob. They are such interesting birds.
love their little yellow bottom…beautiful Mar!
Thanks, Laura. Hope all is well back in NY. We all miss you out here.
Beautiful birds and photos. I think that birds are one of your best subjects.
Thanks, Judy. I’m hoping to get more birds over the course of the spring and summer.
What a cool looking bird! I don’t think I have ever seen one before now.
Last year was the first time I ever saw them – or at least noticed them.
They are beautiful birds, and you have captured them so well. 🙂
Thank you, Inga.
I love these, both the photos and the waxwings. I am always surprised at how many of them can fit in a small tree, especially if the tree has berries.
On Friday, when I took these photos, there were only about a dozen of them. The next morning there were probably 100.
So beautiful they are … and I love the shades in the one in the top photo – fantastic shots again. Cute and a bit mysterious – just like Zorro. My pick has to be the one with 4 in the picture.
Thanks, Viveka. They are beautiful birds.
You’re absolutely right ! Totally looks like Zorro. I love the waxwings, and you captured them so beautifully. I’m waiting for their visit to eat all the holly berries that are ready for them on their travel route.
Last year was the first time I noticed them. I’m sure they’ve been around before.
I love the first one – the lighting and framing of the branches are very special.
Thank you, Pat.
Great spectacular bird ….and some great images to show them off!
Thank you, David.