Adult Cedar Waxwing with a crane fly – Nikon D500, f8, 1/1250, ISO 640, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
This morning I am sharing three late summer Cedar Waxwing images I took in late August in a canyon high in the Wasatch Mountains.
I couldn’t resist sharing this first image because the Cedar Waxwing had a crane fly in its bill while a feather was stuck to the top of its crest. Taking these images made me giggle in the field and when I viewed the photos at home on my monitor. It doesn’t take much to make me laugh.
Late summer Cedar Waxwing adult – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/2000, ISO 640, -0.3 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
Another nearby Cedar Waxwing looked a little more elegant perched in a serviceberry. Both of these waxwings seemed quite content to perch in the serviceberries while I photographed them.
Adult Cedar Waxwing stink eye – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/1250, ISO 400, -0.3 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
This waxwing wasn’t giving me the over the shoulder stink eye but it sure looked like it was through my viewfinder.
Most of the serviceberries have been picked clean of their fruits or have dropped them in the area where I photographed these waxwings. I am hoping to get back into the mountains to photograph waxwings and other birds eating hawthorn berries soon.
Life is good.
Mia
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I love the first image!
Just gorgeous. Your photo of the mighty hunter made me smile too.
Cedar Waxwings are such incredibly beautiful birds; especially when they are having lunch. Great shots. Thanks Mia.
Tack sharp work!
The waxwings are such handsome birds and it seems like they are always so neat and well-groomed. Your first image is so out of character and brought a smile this morning. We look forward to seeing the migratory flocks in a couple of months.
Great action shot! A little protein to go with the fruit!
Thanks!
Gorgeous shots!