Another new Winter visitor - Cedar Waxwings

I've known these were around for a month or more, but they have presented few photographic opportunities. I happened to be out chasing other species today when a small flock stopped by very close to me. Unfortunately they were in heavier cover than I'd like, but I took my best shot anyway. Better images to follow.....I hope.
My apologies up front to Dave and the wonderful catpures he has shared w/us of these most handsome birds. I'll do better next time Dave....I promise -

Always love seeing these guys, Steve; they're just such beautiful birds. Thanks for posting them!

Pretty shots Steve, nicely captured... one of my favorite birds, I always marvel at their range...

Dave

sometimes you have to take what you can get.
My photos of these guys are similar to yours.
they like to hang out in the thick trees and branches, both blocking your view
and blocking the light.
such a cool looking bird though.

Now let's see, who was it the other day telling me about excuses?
Those are decent shots Steve, glad you got them.

My apologies to anyone who checked in on these after my brain fart this AM. The images are alive and well!

Snydremark wrote in post #14069435
Always love seeing these guys, Steve; they're just such beautiful birds. Thanks for posting them!

They are pretty aren't they Eric and I'm glad to able to bring them to you. Thanks again for keeping up w/me.

dbriz wrote in post #14069692
Pretty shots Steve, nicely captured... one of my favorite birds, I always marvel at their range...

Dave

They are widely distributed Dave; I'm amazed too. Thanks for your generous comment.

jhayesvw wrote in post #14070208
sometimes you have to take what you can get.
My photos of these guys are similar to yours.
they like to hang out in the thick trees and branches, both blocking your view
and blocking the light.
such a cool looking bird though.

Thank you Jeremy. They are a little tough, but we keep after `em when we can -

2slo wrote in post #14070565
Now let's see, who was it the other day telling me about excuses?
Those are decent shots Steve, glad you got them.

Haha, that was my "evil twin" Mark - . Thanks for checking in and keeping me straight!

Always a great treat to have Cedar Waxwings in the viewfinder. Lucky you Steve .

They are very photogenic but like many, i have a difficult time getting clean nice image of them. Yours are miles better already. Keep shootin' Steve.

At least you saw them. And got to shoot them. Personally, I'd be delighted with any shots of these beauties. And yours aren't even 'any shots' but they're pretty darn decent. So cheer up, Steve!

Beautiful, Steve. Envy you, man, as I have never seen one of these. Congrats!

andrewhuxman wrote in post #14072917
Always a great treat to have Cedar Waxwings in the viewfinder. Lucky you Steve .

You're right Andrew, they are a treat! Unfortunately my first "up close" encounter was with one who died smashing into my house. Thanks for your nice comments as always.

cfcRebel wrote in post #14078054
They are very photogenic but like many, i have a difficult time getting clean nice image of them. Yours are miles better already. Keep shootin' Steve.

I'm after `em Fee; saw another flock down lower today but didn't have time to pursue. I always appreciate your encouraging comments.

Levina de Ruijter wrote in post #14078185
At least you saw them. And got to shoot them. Personally, I'd be delighted with any shots of these beauties. And yours aren't even 'any shots' but they're pretty darn decent. So cheer up, Steve!

I'm happy they found me Levina - And also happy you always know what to say.....thanks.

ardeekay wrote in post #14078937
Beautiful, Steve. Envy you, man, as I have never seen one of these. Congrats!

Thank you Rog. It's always great to catch the overwinter visitors and this is the prettiest by far.

Nicely done Steve. I really would love to get one of these, I can never find them! lol

Steve, Levina said it. I'd love to see and make photos of the Cedars and would be thrilled to get what you did.

Grizz wrote in post #14080183
Nicely done Steve. I really would love to get one of these, I can never find them! lol

Always appreciate your comments Craig. Like I said I've seen the flocks around for a month and they never even came close until these.

Diamond Lil wrote in post #14081307
Steve, Levina said it. I'd love to see and make photos of the Cedars and would be thrilled to get what you did.

They are fun Lillian, but when they're ready to go.....zoom, they're gone! You always leave such nice comments - Thank you.