When winter comes, sometimes we are left with some apples on our tree
that didn't fall off.
Every year it seems in ONE day...
we get a huge flock
of
Cedar Waxwing birds
that fly in
and eat them almost all off in one day!
They are very pretty birds and so noisy chattering and fighting with each other
as they fight for position
to eat these frozen apples:
I love their colorful tail tips and the crests on their heads:
And of course their face "masks":
Busy, busy, busy!!:
Aren't they pretty?
But they aren't very good at sharing!
They must have missed that lesson that day in Kindergarten:
Although the two on the right seem to be waiting in line for the other two to give them a turn
at this apple!:
So handsome!!:
Holy Head Crest, Batman!:
He must have told his barber to "take just a little off the back and leave the toupee alone":
About 50 flew in and within an hour or two,
all the apples
were gone....
and so were they.
I was so happy to happen to be home and to notice them
so I could get some shots of them!!
We won't see any around here again until early summer!
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What a wonderful set of photographs - and what wonderful birds. I think there are still some apples on my tree so you might want to send those birds over in my direction.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful birds and I, too, love their dramatic markings. We don't have Cedar Waxwings in my neck of the woods, so this was great seeing them. And beautiful photos, once again, Joan.
ReplyDeleteThese are such dignified birds to see. I have yet to see one in person. Your photos of them are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThey are fantastic! Being a bird person, I would love to see them here, but so far, none. I don't think they visit, so your pictures were such a treat!!
ReplyDeletewow. these are beautiful birds...great captures too...love the ones with wings extended...
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful birds for sure! You really take some great pictures!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed looking at your photos. Bet it was fun to watch all the commotion in the trees! Thanks for your visits and comments. Have a wonderful Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThese were fantastic! 50? You lucky thing you!!! Thanks for sharing this with us!
ReplyDeletefirst wax wing i have ever seen, so fun to have a feeder tree instead of a feeder house. great photos and some of them do look like batman or a bandit. they are beautiful
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely photos. I love the "toupees". Great shots.
ReplyDeleteTHESE ARE WONDERFUL SHOTS!!! they are such a pretty bird! I'm surprised you'd still be seeing them. We only see them in our yard in the spring and sometimes in the early fall they come to the bird bath.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting birds. I haven't seen any near home.
ReplyDeleteHubby and I sat together and looked through the photos of the birds in this post. We have found that we love watching birds since we left California and live in country area in Nebraska. So your photos held us rapt and we enjoyed each one.
ReplyDeleteAWESOME photos, Hubby had a tuff time getting a photo of one Cedar Waxwing let alone a bunch of them lol. Have a warm and happy day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a joy to see the birds at lunch!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful birds. It's so nice that you still had some apples for them to feed on.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos! We love Cedar Waxwings, but seldom see them. They do love holly berries.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful photos Joan!! I have never seen one of those birds but they are so pretty and seem to be so perfectly colored. Happy Holidays to you and yours!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for beautiful post.In photos birds looking so beautiful with eating apples...
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Hi Joan, I love Cedar Waxwings... Don't remember if I told you this (probably did) --but one time we were hiking to a waterfall.. When we got there, guess what I saw???? My FIRST Cedar Waxwings!!!! Believe it or not--but I was more excited about seeing the Waxwings than I was the waterfall.. How funny is that!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures.
Hugs,
Betsy
They are handsome...ultra smooth too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures as usual. I always look forward to your posts.
ReplyDeleteI am so happy to have me photo fix - these bird pictures are beautiful my friend. Hope you are staying safe and warm, .......:-)Hugs
ReplyDeleteI love cedar waxwings. They're some of my favorite birds now. They have such unique colors and patterns. I also notice they change some from summer to winter.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully captured pictures ... gorgeous birds.
ReplyDeleteChristmas hugs & wishes ~
TTFN ~ Marydon
Beautiful birds..we only see them in the summer up here..it is nice of you to share your apples! :)
ReplyDeleteThey are very beautiful birds but one I never see in this area. It would be fun to see them descend on an apple tree like that.
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