Cedar Celebration

The party was in full swing at Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary today, where the Cedar Waxwings gorged themselves on berries in between relaxing sunbaths.

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This photo blog features the seasonal changes in nature observed in my own backyard and a variety of local environments. The Wachusett Meadow Audubon Sanctuary in Princeton, MA is often highlighted as a model for the positive effects a small nature preserve can have on the larger environment and the local community. Local sites of historical, cultural and recreational interest are spotlighted as well. All photographs were taken by me. Thank you so much for visiting.

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elvira797mx February 10, 2022 at 4:08 PM

Wow! Amazing and beautiful. Thanks for share Julie.
Have a wonderful time!
Elvira

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jmankowsky February 10, 2022 at 6:30 PM

Thanks, Elvira. Waxwings are among my favorite birds.
-Julie

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1. elvira797mx February 10, 2022 at 10:19 PM
  
  You are welcome Julie. Exactly, are wonderful! Thanks! I love birds!
  Elvira
  
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Jet Eliot February 10, 2022 at 4:24 PM

Julie you did an excellent job of capturing the full beauty of the Cedar Waxwing. I just saw a flock yesterday morning and they look like plain brown birds unless you have great optics or great photos like these. This was a wonderful celebration, thank you.

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jmankowsky February 10, 2022 at 6:29 PM

Thanks for those kind words, Jet. I love the little bits of red and yellow on their tails, and of course, their cute little “bandit masks” they sport!

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kagould17 February 10, 2022 at 4:29 PM

Cedars and Bohemians are such strikingly showy birds. Always great to get an opportunity to watch and photograph them. Thanks for sharing. Allan

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jmankowsky February 10, 2022 at 6:28 PM

I’m glad you enjoyed them, Allan. They are fun to photograph because they are so interested in eating, they forget I’m even there!
-Julie

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tanjabrittonwriter February 10, 2022 at 4:47 PM

Super photos, Julie. Don’t you just want to carress their velvet-looking feathers?!

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jmankowsky February 10, 2022 at 6:26 PM

Those velvet feathers always remind me of that soft brown royal color of a king and queens attire…;-)

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1. tanjabrittonwriter February 10, 2022 at 6:38 PM
  
  They are just as priceless–maybe even more.
  
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Eliza Waters February 10, 2022 at 6:19 PM

Aerial acrobats! Such pretty birds, too. 🙂

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jmankowsky February 10, 2022 at 6:21 PM

Aerial acrobats is a great way to describe them! 😉

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bayphotosbydonna February 10, 2022 at 8:25 PM

I love Cedar Waxwings, great shots, Julie! How lucky to have them in your backyard! For real, I thought I saw one in my holly tree and ran out with my camera. It wasn’t. 😦

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