Cedars have velvety chests of gold,
and crests fitting of a king,
their colors so prominent and bold.
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While wearing a black facial mask,
and smiling, it appears,
stealing berries their task.
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Bright as the sun, a tail dipped in yellow,
distinguished with age,
are these fellows.
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Among the ladies, they are measured,
for their waxy, red, wing tip,
and then granted pleasure.




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a charming, courtship ritual they exhibit,
while sitting on the branch of a tree,
passing a cherry, insect or petal of a flower,
back and forth to each other,
until the gift is accepted, freely
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We have never seen so many Cedar Waxwings in one location. It was fun watching them come in for a drink. In all the photos I captured of them drinking, there was always one Cedar preforming the task of “lookout”. Photos taken in April 2014 in South Llano State Park, Junction, Texas. I was using my Canon 70D with Canon EF 75-300mm 1:4-5.6 lens.
Added to my Birding Life List
on o6/09/87
Loveland, Colorado
(with Ann Means, my birding friend
and my Mom who came for a visit [special])
Sharing with: Wild Bird Wednesday
http://paying-ready-attention-gallery.blogspot.com
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Prairie Birder
http://prairiebirder.wordpress.com
The cedar waxwings are all over Tamarac right now taking advantage of the numerous dragonflies.
Hi Judy, they are beautiful birds for sure. I know they must eat, but poor Dragonflies!
Beautiful birds – they look so smooth. Like a painting. 🙂
Hi Barbara! Nice to hear from you. I know you are enjoying NM. These Waxwings are smooth!!
They’re gorgeous! They’re very entertaining to watch.
They sure are entertaining! Hope you are having a great day Gunilla.
Any visit with mom is special……treasure 🙂
Hi Ingrid, yes it was a special visit and so long ago. She has been gone now for awhile, but I remember this birding day with fond memories.
Beautiful birds…beautiful memories!
🙂
So pleased you had friends and family along for this special sighting!
Hi Janice! Thanks! Yes, it was special.
I have a very old National Geographic Field Guide and I always write next to the bird, when and where it was seen. Sometimes, but not often, I will write an additional note.
When I went to look up the Cedar Waxwing, I saw that I had written in the book that my Mom was visiting and the three of us went birding.
What fun little birds! This state park is a treasure!
South Llano River State Park is a beautiful place and one of my very favorite places! Hope you are having a wonderful day!
Beautiful photos, Sheila! All the waxwings at the birdbath is so neat!