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Sunday, January 19, 2014

A Visit from a Flock of Cedar Waxwings!

I often hear their familiar CALL and see them flying, but I don't often get a chance to photograph them.  They visit our birdbaths, but it seems as soon I as get my camera out they know and take flight.  What a treat this was for me.
 This is how far away they were, I used my zoom to get the close-ups.  This is an old Avocado tree in my neighbors yard, the bottom of the tree is still alive.  I am so happy that they don't cut these dead branches off because it is a haven for the birds that live and visit here.

Close-up of Hummingbird at center top, House Finch bottom left and Cedar Waxwing on the right.




 I love how this close-up view shows its mask! 


A couple more House Finches.
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4 comments:

  1. Lemon Verbena LadyJanuary 19, 2014 at 5:57 PM

    I love cedar waxwings, Carla! We had a crabapple tree in our front yard where I grew up and they knew just when those apples were ready and would descend on that tree and they were have them eaten in a second! Thanks for sharing. xo

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    1. Carla January 21, 2014 at 7:16 AM

      Nancy, we have one apple tree but with very few apples on it each year. Maybe the Waxwings are munching on them!

      Thank you for stopping by, I will be over shortly to visit your blog and see what herbal adventures you are up to.

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  2. UnknownJanuary 20, 2014 at 8:05 AM

    I so agree with lemonverbenalady, I love cedar waxwings! I also had a crab tree in my front garden and when the tree was filled with birds, I could hardly leave the house to go to work, I would just stand at the front window watching them! Love your photos!!

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    1. Carla January 21, 2014 at 7:16 AM

      Lucky for me I get to stay home and watch for visitors!

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