Spied this lone Cedar Waxwing at dusk.
A beautiful 'masked bandit'.
Who to my delight, sat still for long time.
Bombycilla cedrorum
With thin, lisping cries, flocks of Cedar Waxwings descend on berry-laden trees and hedges, to flutter among the branches as they feast. These birds are sociable at all seasons, and it is rare to see just one waxwing. Occasionally a line of waxwings perched on a branch will pass a berry back and forth, from bill to bill, until one of them swallows it. This species has a more southerly range than the Bohemian Waxwing, and is a familiar visitor to most parts of this continent south of the Arctic.
Hello, Gayle! I love the pretty Waxwings. They are always a treat to see! Enjoy your day and the week ahead!
ReplyDeleteHello Gayle!:) I also love these birds, who could resist their beauty. Such lovely birds to see. I didn't know about the passing of berries, this seems so friendly!:)
ReplyDeletehe sure does have a perfect mask.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute Cedar Waxwing, loving it's expression.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful Wednesday.
I like the Waxwings and their silky looking feathers.
ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos!
Waxwings are one of my favourite birds. I look froward to them arriving in the Winter here in the UK. (If we're lucky)
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