Sharing a snowy persimmon meal... birds of a different feather!
Nov 19, 2023 21:10:14 #
DougS
Loc: Central Arkansas
An unusual photo opportunity presented to me several years ago. It had come a significant snowfall at my home, and the snow was fairly deep! (Approximately 14 "). I looked out a window, and saw some very unusual visitors for our location. A flock of Cedar Waxwings (of which I have only have had visit 3 times over the years, total that I know of). And they were hungry, (obviously they were quite hungry, to let me get fairly close). There was also this robin...
The robin knew what to eat, but the waxwings didn't... So the robin showed one of the waxwings how to eat a ripe persimmon, still hanging on the tree.
The waxwing tried a bite...
Then the rest of its flock joined the feast! Flock contained at least 15 very happy waxwings.
The robin knew what to eat, but the waxwings didn't... So the robin showed one of the waxwings how to eat a ripe persimmon, still hanging on the tree.
The waxwing tried a bite...
Then the rest of its flock joined the feast! Flock contained at least 15 very happy waxwings.
Nov 19, 2023 21:34:47 #
Nov 19, 2023 21:47:17 #
DougS
Loc: Central Arkansas
13 wrote:
Touching story and photos.
It was quite interesting to observe the two different species interact. Starting with the 1st waxwing watching the robin eat the persimmon. It sampled a bite, then called over the rest! Glad you enjoyed it, too!
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Nov 20, 2023 07:12:45 #
DougS
Loc: Central Arkansas
UTMike wrote:
Wonderful set (story and photos)!
I found it fascinating, watching them interact! I liked how the snow set the story!
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Nov 20, 2023 12:58:28 #
DougS wrote:
An unusual photo opportunity presented to me sever... (show quote)
Outstanding and beautiful ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Nov 20, 2023 16:44:28 #
DougS
Loc: Central Arkansas
joecichjr wrote:
Outstanding and beautiful ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thanks for your wonderful comment! It was really a unique experience, and as you stated, the setting/and interaction was beautiful!
Nov 20, 2023 17:41:39 #
DougS wrote:
An unusual photo opportunity presented to me sever... (show quote)
Interesting set and story Doug.
Nov 21, 2023 00:14:47 #
DougS wrote:
An unusual photo opportunity presented to me sever... (show quote)
Beautiful photos and really heartfelt story, Doug!
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