{"id":146171,"date":"2025-05-23T02:53:32","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T07:53:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=146171"},"modified":"2025-05-22T19:16:12","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T00:16:12","slug":"pair-of-cedar-waxwings-at-sequoyah-nwr","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2025\/05\/23\/pair-of-cedar-waxwings-at-sequoyah-nwr\/","title":{"rendered":"Pair of Cedar Waxwings At Sequoyah NWR"},"content":{"rendered":"

I\u2019m behind on everything, but wanted to share this pair of Cedar Waxwings I photographed earlier this month at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge.<\/p>\n

\"PairPair of Cedar Waxwings in a tree at Sequoyah NWR \u2013 Canon R7, handheld, f8, 1\/1600, ISO 800, -0.7 EV, Canon EF 100-400mm II at 400mm, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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<\/span><\/a> from all over.<\/p>\n

This pair? They were silent. These waxwings stayed like that for more than five minutes. Maybe they\u2019d already had their fill of mulberries. I can’t know for sure.<\/p>\n

What I\u2019m sure of is that every time I see or hear Cedar Waxwings in the field, I\u2019m thrilled. I really mean every time.<\/p>\n

They are such beautiful birds. I love their sweet-sounding calls, and they always bring back good memories for me.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s not to like about that?<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to see more of my Cedar Waxwing photos plus facts and information about this species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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