I walked outside to get the mail yesterday afternoon and encountered an unexpected flash mob!
A mob of Cedar Waxwings (they’re really called an “ear-full” or a “museum”) was swarming the three front yard Holly bushes, scarfing down the berries. For a few moments I was engulfed in a cloud of frenzied flashing wings.
I stood there mesmerized for a bit and then hurried in to grab my camera. Having made quick work of the berries, these masked bandits were already darting to the treetops by the time I returned, but I managed to capture a few stragglers.
The dim lighting and the drizzle made it hard to get a decent photo. But honestly, I was happy to get any photos at all since these fellows are not frequent visitors to my yard.
I am hoping they will come back on a brighter day (sunny with some cloud cover) and pause and pose in a perfect picture taking spot. Maybe even a whole mob of them. Hey, a girl can hope, right?
Backyard Bird Nerd 
They have really beautiful colouring!
I think so too!
Wonderful captures. I love the little red detail on the tips of their wings.
It’s just the right amount!
Aren’t they just the prettiest things!? Being called an “ear-full” must mean they’re kind’a loud in a flock, I suppose?
You know, I’m not really sure why they got that name! They really aren’t loud at all. But they sure are beautiful!
I adore these birds – beautiful photos.
They are one of my (many) favorites. 🙂
I think you captured them well in these photos!! Wow!! ❤️
Thanks!
Beautiful birds
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kathydoremus posted: “I walked outside to get the mail yesterday afternoon and encountered an unexpected flash mob! A mob of Cedar Waxwings (they’re really called an “ear-full” or a “museum”) was swarming the three front yard Holly bushes, scarfing down the berries. For a f”
Beautiful!
Amazing photos of those beautiful birds. Hugs
I so hope they make a return visit. Hope you have a good weekend. 🙂
You have a good weekend also.
Beautiful – I’ve never seen Cedar Waxwings in person, just in photos.
They are absolutely stunning in person. And they play well with others, despite their masked appearance.
Gorgeous, Kathy! I just read a book called THE GENIUS OF BIRDS, and I thought of you and your flashmobs!
Was the book worth a read?
Yes, although I was really drawn in by the beginning chapters and then thought it got a little repetitive. But fascinating the things that birds can do and the way their brains function!
What a beautiful bird and your pictures are just perfect Kathy. Send this guy to my backyard please! 🙂
How delightful!
Beautiful shots despite the weather, Kathy! I miss seeing Waxwings (we always had then in our yard, thank you!
Sorry, ‘fast-finger’ in action. I was going to say we had them in our yard when I was a child. Now I never see them…