Backyard Birds

Cedar Waxwing

This morning I noticed more than usual activity in my yard, most of my trees and bushes were bustling. There was a large flock of Cedar Waxwings, moving about the shrubbery in my yard. There were Juncos, Robins, Scrub Jays, Flickers and House Sparrows. I noticed that the Waxwings and Robins were feasting on the berries of my Juniper tree. I took some pictures none are great because I had to take them from my kitchen window. I had great fun watching the bird activity this morning here are a few pictures.

American Robin

Female Oregon Dark-eyed Junco

Western Scrub Jay

Cedar Waxwing

Cedar Waxwings drinking water from the melting snow on the roof of my neighbors shed

Waxwings eating Juniper Berries

Cedar Waxwing

Another Waxwing you can see the red waxy buds on his wings that give this bird it's name

Male Oregon Dark-eyed Junco