As I was returning from a hike to the west side of the River last week I ran into a small flock of Bohemian Waxwings in a crab apple tree. I had to put the camera back together, and at first had to shoot into the sun while moving around them, praying they'd stay put.
Of course they didn't. They moved from the berry tree to another tree that faced north and therefore out of the sun. Still they were flighty unlike last year when the flock numbered at least a hundred birds.
Here in the Vermilon Forest, we're blessed to have both The Cedar and the Bohemians. The Bohemians appear to be visitors from further north. Both are attracted by the ample supply of berries, but once that's gone, they're gone. The photo opposite and below are Cedar Waxwings that I photographed this summer.
The difference is easy as the Bohemian has a rusty under tail, and more ornate stripes on his wing.
Opposite,you can see the rusty under tail on the Bohemian.
Again opposite you can just make out the more ornate stripes on the Bohemian. The bottom photo shows it more clearly. I included the other photos just for appreciation purposes, and because they capture the bandit personality of these birds , both the Cedar and the Bohemian. A Post To WBW @
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As I was returning from a hike to the west side of the River last week I ran into a small flock of Bohemian Waxwings in a crab apple tree. I had to put the camera back together, and at first had to shoot into the sun while moving around them, praying they'd stay put.
Of course they didn't. They moved from the berry tree to another tree that faced north and therefore out of the sun. Still they were flighty unlike last year when the flock numbered at least a hundred birds.
Here in the Vermilon Forest, we're blessed to have both The Cedar and the Bohemians. The Bohemians appear to be visitors from further north. Both are attracted by the ample supply of berries, but once that's gone, they're gone. The photo opposite and below are Cedar Waxwings that I photographed this summer.
The difference is easy as the Bohemian has a rusty under tail, and more ornate stripes on his wing.
Opposite,you can see the rusty under tail on the Bohemian.
Again opposite you can just make out the more ornate stripes on the Bohemian. The bottom photo shows it more clearly. I included the other photos just for appreciation purposes, and because they capture the bandit personality of these birds , both the Cedar and the Bohemian. A Post To WBW @ http://pineriverreview.blogspot.com/ Click to set up the slide show.
Lovely birds to see Gary.. I saw my first ever Waxwings last winter when the really cold winter brought thousands over from Scandinavia
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots of Waxwings, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThey are so beautiful.
I have never seen them before.
Wow, great photos, Gary! The lighting and color in some of those are exceptional!
ReplyDeletethey're just gorgeous birds! thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOh, you have caught the Waxwings, my favourite is the last one, tremendous.
ReplyDeleteA great series of photos. The last couple are especially good.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of a great bird Gary.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see them over here again.
Oh, that last shot, the very essence of the Bohemian!
ReplyDeleteBrilliantly taken Gary!
Beautiful birds and photos! Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteYou were very lucky to capture these great images. Totally worth putting the camera back together for! They are such a strikingly gorgeous bird. I have seen cedars, but never Bohemians.
ReplyDeletewe have LOT´s of them this fall. And I love to hear their call.
ReplyDeletesuch handsome birds, very striking. Great photographs and lovely berries to attract them in and feed them up for the cold weather
ReplyDeleteI am so envious. we've seen cedar waxwings a few times (once, memorably, in our very own yard, back when we owned a house in oregon). But never the Bohemians. Your pictures (as always) are incredible. Thank you. they make me happy (and not too jealous, even tho we're out here in West Texas where we'll be lucky if we see a roadrunner. Not the most scenic place we've ever been).
ReplyDeleteHey Gary,
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bird's and stunning photograph's.
They only visit my garden when winterdays are cold.
Have a nice week
Marijke
what a special treat....they are so beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of wonderful birds. With any luck, we might get a few Bohemians here this winter!
ReplyDeleteSuperb bird shots! You make amazing captures!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the share:)