I hadn’t seen cedar waxwings in years. They are somewhat rare here and only a few come through during spring migration. I saw one hiding deep in the bushes and was a little bummed he was not visible. Later in my walk a flock of them quickly flew by and one stopped for a few second right in front of me. They are beautiful birds.
A rare western kingbird. I’ve only seen these once before in the area in the last 9 years. At first I thought it was a great crested flycatcher which are more common but realized later it was a kingbird.
All of the usual birds that are at Possum Branch Preserve.
Not sure what this little yellow bird it. I’m thinking it’s an immature palm warbler.
Other little critters along the lake (besides alligators).
These were all taken at Possum Branch Preserve, a small watershed, near my home in mid-April.
Gorgeous shots!
What nice close-up shots!
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Love those Cedar Waxwings! And the Kingbird looks mighty kingly atop that branch.
Wow! A wonderful series of photos! Love seeing the different birds!
Definitely an ambition of mine to see a cedar waxwing in the wild – your photos and words capture them in all their charming glory. Lovely.