fotografr Posted May 18, 2017 Share #1  Posted May 18, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) I've spent a lot of time this spring trying to photograph the various birds that visit our garden. One of the most spectacular is the Baltimore Oriole, so I've devoted far more time to trying to get good shots of those wary birds than any others. Today one was darting around from branch to branch and as I was trying to get a good shot, a pair of Cedar Waxwings flew in. This is the first time I've ever seen Cedar Waxwings in our garden. I used to see them often while fishing on a small stream about 20 miles away, but it's been years since I've seen them there and I wondered if they were dying out due to habitat loss. I was extremely shocked to see this pair here, and even more shocked when one perched in nice light close enough for me to get this image.  The second photo is of the Baltimore Oriole I was trying to photograph when the Cedar Waxwings flew in. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/272625-a-very-pleasant-surprise/?do=findComment&comment=3277880'>More sharing options...
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Michael Geschlecht Posted May 18, 2017 Share #2 Â Posted May 18, 2017 Hello Brent, Â Nice photos, both. Â Best Regards, Â Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuny Posted May 18, 2017 Share #3 Â Posted May 18, 2017 Wonderful, and cedar waxwings have been among my favorites since I was a small buy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share #4 Â Posted May 19, 2017 Michael and Stuart, thank you. I just saw the pair of waxwings again and figured out what is attracting them. It's a large flowering bush that has some kind of small, red fruit. They pecked around in it for several minutes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
platypus Posted May 19, 2017 Share #5 Â Posted May 19, 2017 Your results are worth every minute of time expended. It is a mystery to me as to how you contrive to make all your birds appear so natural, the Cedar Waxwing is a dude! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albert Posted May 19, 2017 Share #6 Â Posted May 19, 2017 You are having a very successful birding season. Both shots are beautiful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share #7 Â Posted May 19, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Thanks Dee and Albert. This has been an unusually productive birding season, but that might have something to do with me being retired and spending a lot more time out back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted May 20, 2017 Share #8 Â Posted May 20, 2017 Two very fine takings, compliments ! Can you detail the gear used ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografr Posted May 20, 2017 Author Share #9  Posted May 20, 2017 Two very fine takings, compliments ! Can you detail the gear used ?Thank you, Luigi. These were taken with the Leica V Lux 114 with the telephoto fully extended to 400mm. Best Regards, Brent Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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