You are an incredible photographer. I love birds and have never seen an ice puff. But I love the cedar waxwing beak to thorn with the locust. I’ve heard that in high winds bird can be impaled on the, particularly young, honey locusts’ thorns. They grow smaller with age until they disappear, it seems. I’m a big fan of both birds and locusts, and particularly locust honey and posts and firewood after they’ve fallen.
Thank you! (and the ice puff was a joke, lol) I didn't know they could be impaled on those thorns! I knew that the shrikes (also called murder birds) will impale their prey on them.
May you take some hibernation time, Karen, and may it be fruitful! And thank you for another bunch of gorgeous photos. My favorite details: the smoooooth plumage on the cedar waxwing and the gorgeously lethal hawthorn (?) thorns. Seasons blessings to you!
Thank you, Karen, for another post sharing the beauty, birds and your comments, from your life. I believe you “hibernate” at a much faster pace than I. I’m glad you celebrated Christmas with your family.
Have you ever witnessed drunk cedar waxwings? Occasionally, weather permitting, some berries will ferment while on the branch, and birds will "enjoy" a little brain-altering. I also spent an afternoon watching two pileated woodpeckers returning to fermented cultivated grapes. They would fly away and then return - at one point, one of them kept falling off their perch!
It is hibernation time. I've just returned home after spending Christmas with my Mum. Have a few days now where I can do a deep dive on my writing. Happy New Year x
Your pic of the cedar waxwing has made me see what exquisite pieces of art they are. Flawless in their oh so smooth yet, striking appearance. Is that a bank robbers mask they wear? Could be. They are often seen stealing just one more berry! Wishing you the calm and the quiet of the grey days to rest and restore for a new year!
Aww baby ice puff!! We could make a whole story about how a fairy ice princess needed to dive below the water, and all we can see is the bottom of her feathery ballgown before she disappeared beneath the surface.
I understand the hibernation…we’ve had a few rainy, gloomy days…feels like the rainy season here…but today the sun is back out👍❤️
You are an incredible photographer. I love birds and have never seen an ice puff. But I love the cedar waxwing beak to thorn with the locust. I’ve heard that in high winds bird can be impaled on the, particularly young, honey locusts’ thorns. They grow smaller with age until they disappear, it seems. I’m a big fan of both birds and locusts, and particularly locust honey and posts and firewood after they’ve fallen.
Thank you! (and the ice puff was a joke, lol) I didn't know they could be impaled on those thorns! I knew that the shrikes (also called murder birds) will impale their prey on them.
May you take some hibernation time, Karen, and may it be fruitful! And thank you for another bunch of gorgeous photos. My favorite details: the smoooooth plumage on the cedar waxwing and the gorgeously lethal hawthorn (?) thorns. Seasons blessings to you!
Thank you Susan! I think that's honey locust, which is one of my favorite trees!
Of course! Tri-partate thorns make it honey locust. Wicked weapons, those thorns!
Happy Hibernating!!! Enjoy. Always--INCREDIBLE photography!
Thank you Alison!
Thank you, Karen, for another post sharing the beauty, birds and your comments, from your life. I believe you “hibernate” at a much faster pace than I. I’m glad you celebrated Christmas with your family.
Lol, I would really (REALLY REALLY) like to hibernate slowly for a month. I just don't have enough time off! Thank you Gary.
Have you ever witnessed drunk cedar waxwings? Occasionally, weather permitting, some berries will ferment while on the branch, and birds will "enjoy" a little brain-altering. I also spent an afternoon watching two pileated woodpeckers returning to fermented cultivated grapes. They would fly away and then return - at one point, one of them kept falling off their perch!
I have not seen them drunk yet, but I sure hope to some day! And omg, drunk pileated woodpeckers would be glorious!
It is hibernation time. I've just returned home after spending Christmas with my Mum. Have a few days now where I can do a deep dive on my writing. Happy New Year x
Thank you Cali, hope you get good hibernation time too!
Your pic of the cedar waxwing has made me see what exquisite pieces of art they are. Flawless in their oh so smooth yet, striking appearance. Is that a bank robbers mask they wear? Could be. They are often seen stealing just one more berry! Wishing you the calm and the quiet of the grey days to rest and restore for a new year!
Thank you Sandy! Cedar waxwings are a painting masterpiece. They could be bank robbers.
These are stunning today, thank you!
Thank you Nancy!
Beautiful photos Karen. I do like that photo of the Common Goldeneye mid-flight - great capture!
Thank you Neil!
The eared grebe is my favorite guy for the day. I love the expressions you capture!
The eared grebe is my favorite for the week too! Thank you Mary!
Aww baby ice puff!! We could make a whole story about how a fairy ice princess needed to dive below the water, and all we can see is the bottom of her feathery ballgown before she disappeared beneath the surface.
gorgeous photos as always, Karen.
Yes! So many story ideas! I love it! Thank you Victoria.
Karen Davis's photos of wild birds are stunning. Phenomenal landscapes too.
Thank you Janisse!
Great photograph of the Robin ascending into the air , and the Bluebird in mid air!
Best wishes for a Happy New Season & Happy New Year.
Thank you Lor!