A treat to find in your camera viewfinder, the Cedar Waxwing is a silky, shiny collection of brown, gray, and lemon-yellow, accented with a subdued crest, rakish black mask, and brilliant-red wax droplets on the wing feathers. In fall these birds gather by the hundreds to eat berries, filling the air with their high, thin, whistles. In summer you’re as likely to find them flitting about over rivers in pursuit of flying insects, where they show off dazzling aeronautics for a forest bird. This one was king enough to pose for me during my visit to Asticou Azalea Garden in Mount Desert Island, Maine. Enjoy!!! Whether poised at a river bend or cruising the coastline with slow, deep wingbeats, the Great Blue Heron is a majestic sight. This stately heron with its subtle blue-gray plumage often stands motionless as it scans for prey or wades belly deep with long, deliberate steps. They may move slowly, but Great Blue Herons can strike like lightning to grab a fish or snap up a gopher. In flight, look for this widespread heron’s tucked-in neck and long legs trailing out behind. Enjoy!!! Great Blue HeronOrange Bishop in full nupcial colors looking to attract a mate. As you can see the male in breeding plumage is a striking orange-red with black cap. Enjoy!!! Looking for a BridePearly-eyed Thrasher is a common species. This bird is known in Puerto Rico to compete with the Puerto Rican Parrot for nesting cavities and predation of the eggs of this critically endangered species. Here's one that was patience enough to pose for a close up portrait. Enjoy!!! Pearly-eyed Thrasher PortraitCapture of the always elusive Venezuelan Troupial looking at me for a second and then flying away. Beautiful bird but really hard to approach for a close up. Enjoy!!! Chamo Venezolano |
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