Cedar waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum)
Looking a bit haughty here, but actually cedar waxwings are sweet and gregarious - even plucking berries and passing them on to other cedar waxwings. These birds are definitely not loners, sometimes they gather by the hundreds when in search of fruiting trees and shrubs. There are no berries ripe here yet, though, so now they are eating insects.
Looks like it's wearing a mask
This one looks regal in this photo, but when waxwings eat fermented berries, they can look a bit tipsy. Very entertaining!
Bringing home nesting material
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What a lovely series! I LOVE Waxwings!
ReplyDeleteYou are not kidding when you say they gather by the hundreds. When they do waxwings are very entertaining to watch.
ReplyDeletePS: Nice shots.
Pretty shots of the Cedar Waxwings. They are one of my favorite birds! Happy Sunday to you!
ReplyDeleteThese are some of your best bird shots ever, EG! Wow! So sharp and such great color! Kudos to you!
ReplyDeletesweet birds sweet shots!
ReplyDeleteALOHA from Honolulu
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He does look regal, and very cute with that black mask around his eyes.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots. I finally saw one the other day. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures. I think these birds have a very special sleek look to them.I have witnessed drunk Robins and it is rather comical.
ReplyDeleteGreat looking bird!
ReplyDeleteIncredible shots I think this has to be my favourite bird for its beauty. B
ReplyDeletehe is so perfect he looks like he is a wax figure. that second one with the mask he is just magnificent.
ReplyDeletethey pass thru here so quickly. this year i missed seeing them. sometimes i hear their little whispers and that's when i spot a small flock.
ReplyDeleteThese are so rare around here, I always get excited to see one.
ReplyDeleteI don't think that's haughty, I think it's hey wait, I need to figure out how I'll look best on your blog for the whole world to see!
ReplyDeleteFabulous EG!
ReplyDeleteWhat great shots, suitable for the best of bird guides.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bird. Love the mask!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous images!!! The middle one is my favourite!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty birds, EG, and your photos are impressive.
ReplyDeleteThey are such formal looking birds! It is always fun to watch them strip the berries from a bush!
ReplyDeleteSuper shots.
Great shots of this beautiful bird!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures of the cedar waxwings. I think they are so pretty. Love their colouring.
ReplyDeleteHe's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, these are really beautiful portraits!
ReplyDeleteSo nicely done.
Great shots, they are so handsome these birds and very regal.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots of the waxwing!
ReplyDeleteA nice series. I like seeing the nesting material in the beak!
ReplyDeleteoh, EG, these are wonderful. They are so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful photos of a regal-looking bird. Well done!
ReplyDeleteVery suave looking character.
ReplyDeleteThey are looking regal indeed! I am trying to imagine them tipsy, haha. Lovely shots and a good-lookin' bird!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous looking bird! Great shots. Enjoy your week.
ReplyDeleteVery Nice Shots. . . :)
ReplyDeleteA very regal looking bird, great portraits!
ReplyDeleteGreat photo's. It must be wonderful and colorful to see a bunch of them "socializing".
ReplyDeleteDarla
Beautiful! I love the mask over the eyes.
ReplyDeleteYou got some fantastic shots of this beautiful bird! I was so excited to see my first flock this year. They do like to travel in large numbers.
ReplyDeleteWow....incredible!! I've only seen ONE in my lifetime, and no camera nearby...so I'm still hoping. These are so cool.
ReplyDeleteSorry I didn't get around to visiting yesterday...no power due to storms!!
I envy your beautiful portraits of the waxwings. They are usually high in the trees when I get a shot at them.
ReplyDeleteCedar Waxwings are one of my favorite birds of all time! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous bird and photos! =)
ReplyDeleteThat bird almost looks regal!
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great capture of a gorgeous bird
ReplyDeleteIt´s a kind of magic!
ReplyDeleteAdorable birds, you got wonderful portraits!
ReplyDeleteLéia