Cedar Waxwing unique behavior
Jun 1, 2017 20:35:37 #
The last few days we've had a flock of Cedar Waxwings stop by each evening. I consider them about the most beautiful bird we have. They like berries and the local mulberry bushes are loaded. I caught this pair doing a behavior which is unique to Cedar Waxwings - sharing food. Note in the first shot the left bird has a bug leg sticking out of its mouth. Then they kind of "kiss." The final shot the right bird now has the bug. They often sit several in a row on a branch and I've heard of them passing a berry down the whole line of birds.
Jun 1, 2017 20:48:45 #
Jun 1, 2017 20:53:12 #
GregWCIL wrote:
The last few days we've had a flock of Cedar Waxwi... (show quote)
Very nice work capturing the action going on between these beautiful waxwings. Glad you shared these interesting images, Greg. 😊
Jun 1, 2017 21:19:45 #
Jun 1, 2017 21:26:56 #
Super shots. The light and setting add to the beauty. Cool factoid too!
Jun 1, 2017 23:23:11 #
Jun 2, 2017 06:33:20 #
Jun 2, 2017 07:45:37 #
rdfarr
Loc: Floridian living in AL
Nice capture.
I had a flock of cedar waxwings in one of my trees recently. Unfortunately, the leaves were so dense, I couldn't get a good shot.
I had a flock of cedar waxwings in one of my trees recently. Unfortunately, the leaves were so dense, I couldn't get a good shot.
Jun 2, 2017 08:19:44 #
rdfarr wrote:
Nice capture.
I had a flock of cedar waxwings in one of my trees recently. Unfortunately, the leaves were so dense, I couldn't get a good shot.
I had a flock of cedar waxwings in one of my trees recently. Unfortunately, the leaves were so dense, I couldn't get a good shot.
They came through San Antonio a couple of months ago and I got these quick shots with my P520. There must have been a hundred of them feasting on the berries in our yaupon holly tree.
Jun 2, 2017 11:42:35 #
Nice catch! Interesting...they seem to sit on branches in pairs a lot. Now I know one reason why. Love these birds also!
Jun 2, 2017 12:34:24 #
Backgrounds can make or break a good photo; yours sets them to a very high standard. With a for-ground that can be considered as no for-ground because it is so easy to disregard and I consider both birds together a single subject with a leading line and the rule your work is Pro and Master level work. I applaud your talent!
Jun 2, 2017 12:56:37 #
Thank you all for you kind words. They definitely do look better when downloaded.
Bobcat, I haven't found what trees they are actually feeding on. We have mulberry trees scattered around the farm. The only other time I've seen them was a few years ago when a flock totally cleaned the berries off of a wild cherry tree.
Outback, thank you for your comments. The main flaw I see is the whitish area behind the left bird. (There is a white barn behind trees in that direction.) I tried painting that area of bokeh with the adjusting brush but didn't have much success. If I had Photoshop skills in addition to Lightroom I might have had better luck.
Bobcat, I haven't found what trees they are actually feeding on. We have mulberry trees scattered around the farm. The only other time I've seen them was a few years ago when a flock totally cleaned the berries off of a wild cherry tree.
Outback, thank you for your comments. The main flaw I see is the whitish area behind the left bird. (There is a white barn behind trees in that direction.) I tried painting that area of bokeh with the adjusting brush but didn't have much success. If I had Photoshop skills in addition to Lightroom I might have had better luck.
Jun 2, 2017 20:35:51 #
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Jun 3, 2017 00:01:24 #
That is really a nice series, Greg. They sure are a beautiful bird.
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