When Jon and I first visited Utah, we saw Cedar Waxwings. I wanted to post pictures of them, but I couldn’t get great shots. A year later, armed with a new lens and a new camera body, I have the pictures!
Waxwings are named for the tiny bits of red that appear and the tips of their wings. The red looks just like the wick on a candle. In addition, their feathers are so sleek that they could be coated in wax.
Waxwings love berries. I returned to the same spot from a year ago and the waxwings were still there, eating berries from the same tree. They noticed me watching them, but they didn’t mind.
One even fluffed up in my presence.
If you want to find a waxwing, check your fruit trees.
Great photos – the first is especially amazing! Such beautiful birds; damn Utah has lots of interesting birds to admire.
Side note, I saw a three hood orioles today and felt pretty lucky
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Thanks! Very cool! I really like orioles, their colors are so vibrant.
Waxwings are among my favorite birds to see. They are fantastic. Great pictures, as usual!
Thanks!
Nice pics! And I looooove cedar waxwings!
Me too. I especially love the noises they make.
Thank you for sharing your story and especially the photos! I’m a raleigh photographer and am constantly searching for photos that are different, unique and diverse to help my own craft.