I’m sharing another simple post this morning of a Cedar Waxwing I photographed last summer that had a small chokecherry in its bill that wasn’t ripe. I photographed the waxwing adult in Morgan County high in the Wasatch Mountains. The chokecherry tree was at the edge of a road that winds through a canyon and there were several waxwings foraging in it.
Cedar Waxwing with a chokecherry in its bill – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/1000, ISO 500, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
I haven’t had many Cedar Waxwings in my viewfinder so far this year. I’ve heard them in the trees and on the wing but they have been difficult to locate and take photos of. By now they should have young that are ready to fledge or have fledged. I hope to share new photos from this breeding season soon.
I’m not sure yet if the chokecherries in the Wasatch Mountains will have ample fruit this year. I have seen fruit forming on the trees but with our continuing drought the chokecherries may drop off before they ripen. It is about the same with serviceberries, hawthorn berries, and currants. Time will tell.
Life is good.
Mia
Click here to see more of my Cedar Waxwing photos plus facts and information about this species.
I tried to go up into the mountains yesterday morning but saw a traffic alert sign saying there was an accident in Parleys Canyon that was causing major delays. I decided to head home rather than sit in a traffic jam on I-80. The delays lasted for more than four hours. See more about that here.
Gorgeous shot – I’m always impressed by the even lighting that you get for your shots, almost no shadows even with full sunlight.
Such a sleek and elegant bird. I do hope that enough of the fruit ripens to feed the birds (and the insects which will also feed the birds).
Gorgeous capture!