Waxwing in Hiding
by Penny Meyers
Title
Waxwing in Hiding
Artist
Penny Meyers
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
I was photographing the blossoms on this tree when I suddenly realized I had company. There were 2 or 3 Cedar Waxwings enjoying the blossoms and the morning sunshine.
Per All About Birds, Size & Shape
The Cedar Waxwing is a medium-sized, sleek bird with a large head, short neck, and short, wide bill. Waxwings have a crest that often lies flat and droops over the back of the head. The wings are broad and pointed, like a starling�s. The tail is fairly short and square-tipped.
Color Pattern
Cedar Waxwings are pale brown on the head and chest fading to soft gray on the wings. The belly is pale yellow, and the tail is gray with a bright yellow tip. The face has a narrow black mask neatly outlined in white. The red waxy tips to the wing feathers are not always easy to see.
Behavior
Cedar Waxwings are social birds that you�re likely to see in flocks year-round. They sit in fruiting trees swallowing berries whole, or pluck them in mid-air with a brief fluttering hover. They also course over water for insects, flying like tubby, slightly clumsy swallows.
Habitat
Look for Cedar Waxwings in woodlands of all kinds, and at farms, orchards, and suburban gardens where there are fruiting trees or shrubs.
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June 2nd, 2013
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Comments (18)
Kathy Baccari
Congratulations Penny, your beautiful work has been featured in Small Birds Of The World. V :)
Randy Rosenberger
It is an honor and privilege for me to FEATURE this wonderful piece of artwork on our WFS HOMEPAGE, as it truly exemplifies the beauty, talents, and high quality of art work one can expect to view when visiting our site. Thanks for sharing! Fave and Vote Forever, Elvis
Joyce Dickens
Penny this is such a wonderful image on so many levels - I love the waxwings and several years ago we removed our fruiting Mulberries and now the waxwings don't stop here.........so sad.........thanks for the reminder of what they look like - beautiful and enjoyable work here!!! jd
Penny Meyers replied:
Joyce, you are so kind, and I am so glad to be able to remind you of these wonderful birds! Thank you very much for your generous comments and support!
Nava Jo Thompson
Penny---what a perfect capture. We had them come in the fall---and I took a ton of them. I love this in the spring blooms and it is as if he is posing for you. Beautiful! f/v Congratulations on your feature in WFS groupl
Penny Meyers replied:
Thank you so much, Nava Jo! They just love this blooming tree, and I was able to get quite a few shots on Sunday.
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