Thirsty cedar waxwings come in for a drink
Cedar waxwings were lined up along the rim of the fountain and dipping down to drink. All that berry hunting is hard work!… Read More
Cedar waxwings chirpily convene
For months piercing cries have come from the skies. Lifting my eyes from my garden work, I’ll see distant silhouettes of cedar waxwings perched and jostling for position in the highest treetops. But never close enough for a good look. Finally, two days ago, I heard those piercing peeps through the open window and rushed to grab my camera and telephoto lens. From the deck I took these photos of a restless flock.… Read More
Hungry garden visitors
February 19, 2018 High-pitched, whistling cries have filled the skies lately, alerting me to our cedar waxwing visitors. Flocking into berry-laden junipers (i.e., “cedars”), possumhaw and yaupon hollies, hackberries, and even invasive ligustrum to gorge themselves, these beautiful crested and … Read More