Do Waxwings Eat Seeds from Sweetgum Balls?

I had one more chance to photograph the Cedar Waxwings. When I checked the next day to see if any were around, I did see a flock of about 20 or so. They seemed to be flying back and forth from the Sweetgum tree to the Cedar tree. At first I thought they were just resting in the Sweetgum, but after looking at this photo, I am wondering if they are picking out seeds from the Sweetgum balls. What do you think?

Are They Eating Seeds??

Oh, no--another project-read up on Cedar Waxwings. They are fascinating little birds--I hope to see them again!

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Cedar Waxwings Visit Salispuedes

I had a nice surprise this morning. As I was walking Rufus witih the golf cart, I noticed a huge flock of birds swooping down to my trees in the pasture. At first I thought it was a flock of blackbirds, but upon closer observation, decided they just might be Cedar Waxwings. I quickly returned to the house and grabbed my binoculars and camera. Sure enough, it was a huge (more than 100) flock of Cedar Waxwings. I took lots of photos; unfortunately it was a cloudy day and their colors didn't show up in the ones of them in the bare tree branches. 

Just one small portion of the flock!

I came back to the house and as I was eating breakfast, it dawned on me that they were probably attracted to my large cedar that was loaded with berries. So back out to the pasture! Sure enough, they were scarfing down those berries.

Yummy!

These two seemed to pose for me. They would make a good Christmas card, don't you think?

Aren't they cute?

The waxwings were nice enough to share the berries with at least one robin.

OneLlone Robin

I could have sat there all day and watched these beautiful birds; unfortunately duty called-- a planning meeting for the children's garden. When I finally got out to the pasture late this afternoon, there were no birds. I wonder if they will come tomorrow. 

Life is never dull here--always something magical to see!!

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My Favorite Tree In The Winter

Each season I seem to have a different favorite tree. In the winter,  the pines win, hands down. When all the leaves have fallen, I do like to see the intricate patterns of the branches of the hardwoods. Someday I will learn draw them! But when the colors of winter seem drab, the pines cheer me!

A touch of green!

The birds like them also. They eat the seeds and also hide among the branches (especially when I'm trying to get a photo of them.

Please move your head!

I gather the cones each year, hoping to think of something really cool to make with them. This year I gave some as Christmas gifts, together with peanut butter and bird seed, as a kit to make bird feeders. I need to make some myself! I also use them for decorations. Can anyone think of something else??

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