Waxwing Beauty
by Nava Thompson
Title
Waxwing Beauty
Artist
Nava Thompson
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This Waxwing was seen this November morning in NW Arkansas. This is my second time to ever see them. This one is in my Silver Maple. They are very social with each other passing the berries around. They are not easy to photograph because they stay in the top part of the tree.Seasonal movementsOutside the breeding season, Cedar Waxwings often feed in large flocks numbering hundreds of birds. This species is irruptive, with erratic winter movements, though most of the population migrates farther south into the United States and beyond, sometimes reaching as far as northern South America. They will move in huge numbers if berry supplies are low. Rare vagrants have reached western Europe, and there are two recorded occurrences of Cedar Waxwing sightings in Great Britain. Individual Bohemian Waxwings will occasionally join large winter flocks of Cedar Waxwings.In winter, these birds can be very confident and will come into gardens for berry bushes and trees and to drink from fountains or bird baths.Cedar waxwings fly at 25 miles per hour and fly at an altitude of 2000 ft. DietThe Cedar Waxwing eats berries and sugary fruit year-round, including juniper berries and ivy berries, with insects becoming an important part of the diet in the breeding season. Its fondness for the small cones of the Eastern Redcedar (a kind of juniper) gave this bird its common name.When the end of a twig holds a supply of berries that only one bird at a time can reach, members of a flock may line up along the twig and pass berries beak to beak down the line so that each bird gets a chance to eat. HabitatPreferred habitat consists of trees at the edge of wooded areas, or "open" forests, especially those that provide access to berry sources as well as water. Waxwings are attracted to the sound of running water, and love to bathe in and drink from shallow creeks. In urban or suburban environments, waxwings often favor parkland with well-spaced trees; golf courses, cemeteries, or other landscaping with well-spaced trees; bushes that provide berries; and a nearby
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November 7th, 2012
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Comments (24)
Doug Kreuger
Gorgeous Autumn Capture Nava! —Love the Stunning Golden Leaves contrasting against this strikingly Beautiful Blue Sky! L&F
Nava Thompson replied:
Doug---thank you---always great to hear your artistic thoughts--and thanks for the support!
Sharon Mau
. . ╰⊰✿ . you're welcome Nava Jo . . the natural light and colours are wonderful . this is so beautiful . . ♥ . . ✿⊱╮ . .
Sharon Mau
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Nava Thompson replied:
Sharon--thank you for your consistant work in groups and featuring 'Waxwing Beauty'!
Nava Jo Thompson
Rosanne--thank you--I am seeing them a little more this week--amazing bird--and very social with each other. Appreciate your vote!
Rosanne Jordan
Wonderful image! I spent about an hour a few weeks ago watching a group of about 20 of them feast on berries in a local forest preserve in Illinois. They are very entertaining indeed! voted!
Nava Jo Thompson
Darren--thank you for featuring 'Waxwing Beauty' in 3 A Day Greeting Cards for all Occasions'.!
Randy Rosenberger
Great title for a superlative capture, Nava Jo! I love the waxwing amongst it own colored foliage, as while I see it, in all its beauty, it is somewhat camouflaged. fave and vote
Sharon Mau
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