Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Lots of Colour on The Vermilon River. A Post to WBW

Close Up
These guys are food loyal only and in a sense are nomadic bandits plundering berries where they can so their mask suits them.

Just Ate The Whole Berry

I'm Looking At You


They're All Mine


Side View


Mostly A Head View.


Male RedPoll
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Male RedPoll
I just decided to give you a taste of the incredible colour in these guys. They are both here during the winter, but the bohemians are here all year, while the RedPolls are winter migrants. Against a snowy background you can see how bright these fellows are, so gray skies and white snow are really not so bad, and are actually a grand background.
American Crow
Of course, they also appear brighter against basic black.


A Post to WBW @ http://pineriverreview.blogspot.com/
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43 comments:

  1. Lois EvensenApril 12, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    That crow always gets in there, doesn't he. :))

    Just love all your images!

    Lois

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  2. TexWisGirlApril 12, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    oh you lucky dog (and his master). i love waxwings and we only get to see the cedar kind very briefly as they migrate thru.

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  3. SLHApril 12, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Wow - love your waxwing photos!

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  4. DinaApril 12, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Beautiful shots of the cedars. I've only seen them once.

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  5. Modesto ViegasApril 12, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Very good serie!!!

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  6. SpringmanApril 12, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    You have captured beautiful detail in your waxwing captures Gary! That is no easy feat. Of course you are the master of the black bird photograph. These are dazzling. Spring is here my friend, rejoice!

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  7. Hilke BrederApril 12, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    What a smooth elegant bird, the Bohemian! You captured it wonderfully, Gary. Love your Redpolls!

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  8. Jen SanfordApril 12, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Striking waxwing photos!

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  9. holdingmomentsApril 12, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Lovely shots Gary. I never tire of seeing these beautiful birds.
    We've had a good winter for them over here.
    Those RedPolls are beauties too.

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  10. Bob BushellApril 12, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Waxwings again, you just put them in, I love them Gary.

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  11. mickApril 12, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    I like the color of the birds and the berries.

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  12. AnonymousApril 12, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    These are nice shots of the beautiful Waxwings! Glad to see the Crow and Redpoll in there too!

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  13. theconstantwalkerApril 12, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Beautiful images Gary. Lovely birds.

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  14. UnknownApril 12, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Great! I love your waxwings!

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  15. SondraApril 12, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    The Lone Waxwing and Redpoll quite a duo--Love that analogy--Wonderful shots of these so exotic looking birds!! AND your crow is simply beautiful.

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  16. ♥FreakyehS♥April 12, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    the bird looks lovely

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  17. CarlettaApril 12, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Their coloring along with the red berries makes for striking images!

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  18. Empty NesterApril 12, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    I love waxwings. A couple of months ago there were what appeared to be hundreds of them in the trees where I walk Tucker---I was so taken aback and mesmerized, I completely forgot to take their pictures. Your photos are splendid!

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  19. eileeninmdApril 12, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    Gorgeous shot of the Waxwings. Very cool to see the Bohemians. And I love the Redpolls. Fantastic photos.

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  20. boniferApril 12, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    I love Waxwings, what a beautiful bird, nice Gary!

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  21. Dominic GendronApril 12, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Lovelly images! great shots ;)

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  22. Bill S.April 12, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    I love Bohemian waxwings. they are an awesome bird and you captured them beautifully.

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  23. NatureFootstepApril 12, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    the waxwing is a winter favourite to me. It is gone now. :( Great shots. It is a bird that needs sunshine to show off the colors.

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  24. Amila KanchanaApril 12, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Oh,Only if I could apparate and disapprate like Harry Potter....! :)

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  25. ArijaApril 13, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Those bohemians are something else with their smooth plumage like a bodysuit and lovely pastel tonings.

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  26. LouiseApril 13, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Those waxwings are gorgeous, and your pictures are pure art.

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  27. IndraniApril 13, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Fantastic series.

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  28. UnknownApril 13, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    The head of the top birds looks hand painted. Fantastic!

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  29. FotokarusellenApril 13, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Thanks for comment. A great series.

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  30. jeanlivingsimpleApril 13, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    OMG!!! The Waxwing captures are...major splendid!!!

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  31. Mike B. @ slugyard.comApril 13, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    I don't think anyone can argue with the beauty of a waxwing.

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  32. UnknownApril 14, 2011 at 1:37 AM

    Fascinating and beautiful captures!

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  33. Day4plusApril 14, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    To me the Waxwings are one of the most beautiful birds. They are here in the fall to just eat berries and then off they go in big gangs. Super shot of all the birds. MB

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  34. Small City ScenesApril 14, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Oops, see my bird pic at this blog www.smallcityscenes.blogspot.com
    not day4plus. MB

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  35. Sally in WAApril 14, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Excellent captures, Gary. I love your waxwings.

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  36. UnknownApril 15, 2011 at 7:34 AM

    They are colourful Sallie.

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  37. UnknownApril 15, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    He sure does Lois.

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  38. UnknownApril 15, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    We're double lucky texwisgirl we have both.

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  39. UnknownApril 15, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    Thanks SlH,Dina,ModestoSpringman and Hilke for the visit and kind words.

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  40. UnknownApril 15, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Thanks Jen, Keith, Bob, Mick, BRC and Andrew for the visit and compliments.

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  41. UnknownApril 15, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Thanks OB, Joo, Sondra,Shryz, Carletta, EN, Eilenn, Bonifer, Dominic, Bill, NF, AK, Arija and Louise for the kind words.

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  42. UnknownApril 15, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Thanks Indrani,JM,FK,Jean,Mike, NicoleB, and SCS.

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  43. UnknownApril 15, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Superb photos, well done.

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