Birdsong Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 This guy has been in the yard, non-stop, for a day-and-a-half, but all by himself. He's very cooperative, and doesn't scare off easily (well except when the sharp-shinned vocalizes overhead.) Very little crop was needed. The only kinked neck I got was the one in my neck from post processing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbl Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 Very nice work, they are such cool birds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MN Shutterbug Posted April 20, 2009 Share Posted April 20, 2009 I've been waiting for this post. Dang, I am still envious. You had such great lighting, when you took these. Not to mention the clean bg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RainyEye Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Wow, those are really nice! I wish I had some of those around here more often. What kind of tree is that, maybe that's what I need? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie K Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 I love cedar wax wings. These are very nice - we had one in our yard for about 2 minutes last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dotch Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Very nice! Waxwings sure are neat little birds and those are sure some wonderful representations. That looks like an American cranberry. Birdsong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finnbay Posted April 21, 2009 Share Posted April 21, 2009 Waxwings are one of the coolest looking birds I've seen. Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdsong Posted April 21, 2009 Author Share Posted April 21, 2009 What I planted was Highbush Cranberry. I'm not sure if that is the same as American Cranberry? They were very fast growing--in ten years they are taller than the garage even though I have lopped several feet off several times. As I recall, they began berrying very early on. At least I can't remember a year without at least a few. The birds do not eat the berries until about this time every year. Thanks for all of your comments! I remembered what you all told me about the camera wanting to meter off the bright sky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catmendo Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Excellent!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Almquist Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 Such cool looking birds. Great shots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dotch Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 What I planted was Highbush Cranberry. I'm not sure if that is the same as American Cranberry? They were very fast growing--in ten years they are taller than the garage even though I have lopped several feet off several times. As I recall, they began berrying very early on. At least I can't remember a year without at least a few. The birds do not eat the berries until about this time every year. Thanks for all of your comments! I remembered what you all told me about the camera wanting to meter off the bright sky. Apparently looking at some fact sheets, highbush cranberry and American cranberry bushes are the same thing. They're not true cranberries but the main thing is the birds, and especially waxwings really like them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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