I’m behind on everything, but wanted to share this pair of Cedar Waxwings I photographed earlier this month at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.
Pair of Cedar Waxwings in a tree at Sequoyah NWR – Canon R7, handheld, f8, 1/1600, ISO 800, -0.7 EV, Canon EF 100-400mm II at 400mm, natural light
That morning I was photographing Cedar Waxwings feasting on ripening mulberries when this pair caught my eye. I loved how they were side by side, looking like they were snuggled up next to each other.
As I recall, it was a little on the chilly side that morning. I even had a lightweight jacket on to keep from getting chilled myself.
There were hundreds of Cedar Waxwings in the area. Most were feasting on mulberries or flying between the mulberry bushes and a large, nearly dead tree. I could hear them calling from all over.
This pair? They were silent. These waxwings stayed like that for more than five minutes. Maybe they’d already had their fill of mulberries. I can’t know for sure.
What I’m sure of is that every time I see or hear Cedar Waxwings in the field, I’m thrilled. I really mean every time.
They are such beautiful birds. I love their sweet-sounding calls, and they always bring back good memories for me.
What’s not to like about that?
Life is good.
Mia
Click here to see more of my Cedar Waxwing photos plus facts and information about this species.
Such sleek and stylish birds. I have now found a way to get into your posts reasonably quickly. I attempt to open the site. When it is obviously it is thinking (slowly) I shut it down. And then reopen. Weirderoonies. My cache is clean.
Thanks to you…Cedar Waxwings are now at the top of my list of favorite birds and this is a perfect shot. God, they are such beautiful birds; for all the reason’s you described. Thanks Mia.