Wrens, Waxwings, Gnatcatchers and Thrushes

Papa Eastern Bluebird from my yard was trying to figure out the best time to hit the mealworm feeder. He must have been preoccupied because he let me get quite close. Midlothian, Texas, Ma ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:58:21 -0700

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Papa Eastern Bluebird from my yard was trying to figure out the best time to hit the mealworm feeder. He must have been preoccupied because he let me get quite close. Midlothian, Texas, Ma ...

I finally was able to position myself near this perch next to my bluebird feeder with mealworms. This male finally allowed me to get a shot I have been envisioning for quite some time. Mid ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 19:41:23 -0800

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I finally was able to position myself near this perch next to my bluebird feeder with mealworms. This male finally allowed me to get a shot I have been envisioning for quite some time. Mid ...

This is one of several juveniles that I assume are from the first brood to hatch from one of my nesting boxes. Midlothian, Texas, June 2009

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:02:14 -0700

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This is one of several juveniles that I assume are from the first brood to hatch from one of my nesting boxes. Midlothian, Texas, June 2009

This adult was closely watching and keeping tabs on a juvenile nearby. Midlothian, Texas, June 2009

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:02:50 -0700

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This adult was closely watching and keeping tabs on a juvenile nearby. Midlothian, Texas, June 2009

Perching in the thorns, I caught this male bluebird taking a good look at my feeders about 20 feet from him. Midlothian, Texas, March 2009

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:28:46 -0700

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Perching in the thorns, I caught this male bluebird taking a good look at my feeders about 20 feet from him. Midlothian, Texas, March 2009

I can't seem to get enough of my bluebirds. In this picture, the male here was keeping a keen eye on the mealworm feeder. A bewick's wren was trying to get at the worms. He would dive in ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:42:03 -0700

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I can't seem to get enough of my bluebirds. In this picture, the male here was keeping a keen eye on the mealworm feeder. A bewick's wren was trying to get at the worms. He would dive in ...

I had been seeing this bluebird perch here for several seasons, but I could never get a picture of it. Finally I was able to obtain a half-way decent image. It is still heavily cropped at ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 20:07:56 -0700

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I had been seeing this bluebird perch here for several seasons, but I could never get a picture of it. Finally I was able to obtain a half-way decent image. It is still heavily cropped at ...

Yet another one of the bluebirds from my backyard. I caught this one late one afternoon as it was perching near my feeders. Midlothian, Texas, March 2009

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:46:05 -0700

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Yet another one of the bluebirds from my backyard. I caught this one late one afternoon as it was perching near my feeders. Midlothian, Texas, March 2009

The male bluebird in my yard is much more conspicuous, but from time to time, the female will venture out of the nesting box to get some mealworms at one of my feeders. That is when I captu ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 12:52:19 -0700

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The male bluebird in my yard is much more conspicuous, but from time to time, the female will venture out of the nesting box to get some mealworms at one of my feeders. That is when I captu ...

Just another image of the male bluebird, part of a nesting pair, that is living out of one of my nesting boxes. He has staked his territory and will not let other bluebirds near my yard. M ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:37:38 -0700

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Just another image of the male bluebird, part of a nesting pair, that is living out of one of my nesting boxes. He has staked his territory and will not let other bluebirds near my yard. M ...

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nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 19:44:37 -0700

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Momma bluebird is always keeping a watchful eye on her brood. Midlothian, Texas, April 2009

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Sat, 16 May 2009 08:13:55 -0700

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Momma bluebird is always keeping a watchful eye on her brood. Midlothian, Texas, April 2009

Close up shot of daddy bluebird with a mealworm for his hungry family. Midlothian, Texas, May 2009

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Sun, 24 May 2009 07:15:40 -0700

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Close up shot of daddy bluebird with a mealworm for his hungry family. Midlothian, Texas, May 2009

High atop this old dead branch, daddy bluebird was waiting to take this mealworm to his growing family. Midlothian, Texas, May 2009

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Sun, 24 May 2009 07:14:55 -0700

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High atop this old dead branch, daddy bluebird was waiting to take this mealworm to his growing family. Midlothian, Texas, May 2009

These are six bluebird eggs in one of my nesting boxes for the spring, 2009 season. Midlothian, Texas, March 2009

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:26:52 -0700

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These are six bluebird eggs in one of my nesting boxes for the spring, 2009 season. Midlothian, Texas, March 2009

I think we have all had bad hair days like this. Midlothian, Texas, May 2009

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Sat, 16 May 2009 20:37:59 -0700

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I think we have all had bad hair days like this. Midlothian, Texas, May 2009

Taking a rest on one of its future siblings. Midlothian, Texas, May 2009

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Sat, 16 May 2009 20:37:20 -0700

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Taking a rest on one of its future siblings. Midlothian, Texas, May 2009

Here is one of the eastern bluebird chicks from my nesting boxes. It is fun watching them grow and develop. This is the second brood. What is neat is that the juveniles from the first bro ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Fri, 15 May 2009 19:15:06 -0700

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Here is one of the eastern bluebird chicks from my nesting boxes. It is fun watching them grow and develop. This is the second brood. What is neat is that the juveniles from the first bro ...

I was actually trying to photograph hummingbirds when this eastern bluebird in fall plumage flew right in front of my camera. I was using my long lens so I couldn't fit the whole bird in th ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 17:06:47 -0700

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I was actually trying to photograph hummingbirds when this eastern bluebird in fall plumage flew right in front of my camera. I was using my long lens so I couldn't fit the whole bird in th ...

Eastern bluebird from my backyard, Midlothian, Texas. February, 2007.

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Sun, 21 Jan 2007 15:34:21 -0800

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Eastern bluebird from my backyard, Midlothian, Texas. February, 2007.

I prefer natural perches but I do like the texture present on this old, painted fence post that is losing its luster. The bluebird is one of the ones that are nesting in my yard this winter ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 15:34:16 -0800

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I prefer natural perches but I do like the texture present on this old, painted fence post that is losing its luster. The bluebird is one of the ones that are nesting in my yard this winter ...

I kept seeing this adult eastern bluebird perching on the chain link fence in my yard as it surveyed the ground for insects. I did not want to take a picture of it on the chain link fence s ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Sun, 04 May 2008 06:58:45 -0700

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I kept seeing this adult eastern bluebird perching on the chain link fence in my yard as it surveyed the ground for insects. I did not want to take a picture of it on the chain link fence s ...

This female eastern bluebird was perching on my chain link fence and then swooping down to gather insects off of the ground. Its mate was doing the same. Midlothian, Texas, May 2008.

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Mon, 05 May 2008 03:33:38 -0700

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This female eastern bluebird was perching on my chain link fence and then swooping down to gather insects off of the ground. Its mate was doing the same. Midlothian, Texas, May 2008.

This eastern bluebird was very active in my backyard late one afternoon. Midlothian, Texas. February 2008.

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 04:13:52 -0800

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This eastern bluebird was very active in my backyard late one afternoon. Midlothian, Texas. February 2008.

The eastern bluebirds have been very active in my yard recently. This is just one image of an adult in some rather drab fall plumage. September, 2008

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 10:43:40 -0700

Stephen
The eastern bluebirds have been very active in my yard recently. This is just one image of an adult in some rather drab fall plumage. September, 2008

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nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:33:47 -0700

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I was hoping I could attract a bluebird to perch here. Now I just need to get closer. Midlothian, Texas, March 2009.

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 09:22:11 -0700

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I was hoping I could attract a bluebird to perch here. Now I just need to get closer. Midlothian, Texas, March 2009.

I found this eastern bluebird in a tree nearby my home. It was stretching its neck as if it were looking at something off in the distance. Midlothian, Texas, May 2008.

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Mon, 05 May 2008 03:33:40 -0700

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I found this eastern bluebird in a tree nearby my home. It was stretching its neck as if it were looking at something off in the distance. Midlothian, Texas, May 2008.

The bluebirds in my yard have been quite active late in this year's summer and on into the beginning of the fall. I was able to grab a quick picture of this one in my hackberry tree in the ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 18:55:14 -0700

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The bluebirds in my yard have been quite active late in this year's summer and on into the beginning of the fall. I was able to grab a quick picture of this one in my hackberry tree in the ...

Stephen's photo

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:34:50 -0700

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This eastern bluebird let me approach relatively closely as it was preoccupied with a mockingbird that kept chasing it around my backyard as the mockingbird was defending its territory. Mid ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:22:34 -0800

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This eastern bluebird let me approach relatively closely as it was preoccupied with a mockingbird that kept chasing it around my backyard as the mockingbird was defending its territory. Mid ...

I think this is a female eastern bluebird nesting this year in my yard. Midlothian, Texas, March 2009

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 08:30:35 -0700

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I think this is a female eastern bluebird nesting this year in my yard. Midlothian, Texas, March 2009

This rather disheveled looking juvenile eastern bluebird was one of the many bluebirds that was in my yard this particular morning. Midlothian, Texas, September 2008

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 18:55:08 -0700

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This rather disheveled looking juvenile eastern bluebird was one of the many bluebirds that was in my yard this particular morning. Midlothian, Texas, September 2008

An adult eastern bluebird was perched on my barbed wire fence flying down to the ground from time to time to pick up insects. Its young was nearby watching and doing the same. Midlothian, ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 04:00:19 -0700

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An adult eastern bluebird was perched on my barbed wire fence flying down to the ground from time to time to pick up insects. Its young was nearby watching and doing the same. Midlothian, ...

This is a juvenile Eastern Bird that I caught watching its parent show the little one how to dive off a barbed wire fence to catch its prey on the ground. Midlothian, Texas, March 2008.

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:51:29 -0700

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This is a juvenile Eastern Bird that I caught watching its parent show the little one how to dive off a barbed wire fence to catch its prey on the ground. Midlothian, Texas, March 2008.

Deep in the leaves I found this eastern bluebird. I waited a bit until it came near a patch of sun for some better lighting. It almost looks like there is a spotlight on it. Midlothian, T ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 09:52:23 -0800

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Deep in the leaves I found this eastern bluebird. I waited a bit until it came near a patch of sun for some better lighting. It almost looks like there is a spotlight on it. Midlothian, T ...

Taking time to sing a little. I realize this bluebird is not singing now, but it was in between frames. Midlothian, Texas, February 2008.

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 16:44:18 -0800

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Taking time to sing a little. I realize this bluebird is not singing now, but it was in between frames. Midlothian, Texas, February 2008.

Taking a brief rest before flying off again looking for prey in the late evening. Midlothian, Texas, February 2008.

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:08:46 -0800

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Taking a brief rest before flying off again looking for prey in the late evening. Midlothian, Texas, February 2008.

This eastern bluebird was trying to hide from a mockingbird that had been chasing it and its mate around my yard as the mockingbird defended its territory. Midlothian, Texas. February 2008 ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:13:54 -0800

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This eastern bluebird was trying to hide from a mockingbird that had been chasing it and its mate around my yard as the mockingbird defended its territory. Midlothian, Texas. February 2008 ...

This eastern bluebird stopped just long enough for me take this picture in my backyard. Midlothian, Texas. March 2007.

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 18:13:00 -0700

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This eastern bluebird stopped just long enough for me take this picture in my backyard. Midlothian, Texas. March 2007.

While over at my parents' house I noticed some very active eastern bluebirds scooping up insects, mostly crickets, from the ground then nicely perching. I was hoping that one would perch on ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:51:52 -0700

Stephen
While over at my parents' house I noticed some very active eastern bluebirds scooping up insects, mostly crickets, from the ground then nicely perching. I was hoping that one would perch on ...

This cactus wren, the largest of the wrens in the United States, paid me a quick visit at blind #1 at the Martin Refuge. It only stayed a few seconds and then it flew back into the brush. ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:18:48 -0700

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This cactus wren, the largest of the wrens in the United States, paid me a quick visit at blind #1 at the Martin Refuge. It only stayed a few seconds and then it flew back into the brush. ...

This male carolina wren was busy singing loudly making claim to its territory. I was crouched on the ground in the middle of a bunch of dead branches trying to get this shot. Luckily, this ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 19:06:10 -0700

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This male carolina wren was busy singing loudly making claim to its territory. I was crouched on the ground in the middle of a bunch of dead branches trying to get this shot. Luckily, this ...

This male carolina wren was proudly proclaiming its territory or announcing itself to the females in the area. I'm not sure which. Anyhow, this shot shows its beak wide open belting out th ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:12:16 -0700

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This male carolina wren was proudly proclaiming its territory or announcing itself to the females in the area. I'm not sure which. Anyhow, this shot shows its beak wide open belting out th ...

The bewick's wrens around my house are getting more active again. It is nearing that time of year when they start looking for a mate. Here I photographed it on a crepe mrytle. Midlothian, ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 18:49:18 -0800

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The bewick's wrens around my house are getting more active again. It is nearing that time of year when they start looking for a mate. Here I photographed it on a crepe mrytle. Midlothian, ...

I believe this is the fist day this bewick's wren chick emerged from its nest. It's parents were nearby calling. It seems to be asking for food. It was not making a sound, just extremely ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Mon, 18 May 2009 18:51:17 -0700

Stephen
I believe this is the fist day this bewick's wren chick emerged from its nest. It's parents were nearby calling. It seems to be asking for food. It was not making a sound, just extremely ...

The bewick's wren was calling and basically having a fit as one of its young had just emerged from the nest. I suppose this one and the other adult were calling trying to distract attention ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Mon, 18 May 2009 18:38:20 -0700

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The bewick's wren was calling and basically having a fit as one of its young had just emerged from the nest. I suppose this one and the other adult were calling trying to distract attention ...

High in a dead tree, this Bewick's wren was about to belt out a song. Midlothian, Texas, March 2009

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:07:16 -0700

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High in a dead tree, this Bewick's wren was about to belt out a song. Midlothian, Texas, March 2009

This is Bewick's Wren that was giving me a nice perch in a next door neighbor's tree. It soon began to sing. Midlothian, Texas, January 2008.

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:31:59 -0800

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This is Bewick's Wren that was giving me a nice perch in a next door neighbor's tree. It soon began to sing. Midlothian, Texas, January 2008.

This Bewick's Wren really began to belt out out a beautiful song on this brisk winter day. Midlothian, Texas, January 2008.

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:32:02 -0800

Stephen
This Bewick's Wren really began to belt out out a beautiful song on this brisk winter day. Midlothian, Texas, January 2008.

This Bewick's Wren was loudly calling and singing. I caught it as it took a rest. Midlothian, Texas, Feburary 2008.

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 18:11:54 -0800

Stephen
This Bewick's Wren was loudly calling and singing. I caught it as it took a rest. Midlothian, Texas, Feburary 2008.

Back to singing after a brief rest, this Bewick's Wren really let it loose with very pretty song with wonderful high twirling notes. Midlothian, Texas, January 2008.

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:32:04 -0800

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Back to singing after a brief rest, this Bewick's Wren really let it loose with very pretty song with wonderful high twirling notes. Midlothian, Texas, January 2008.

Still singing, this Bewick's Wren never seemed to tire as it kept on vocalizing on this windy, cold, but sunny winter day. Midlothian, Texas, January 2008.

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:32:05 -0800

Stephen
Still singing, this Bewick's Wren never seemed to tire as it kept on vocalizing on this windy, cold, but sunny winter day. Midlothian, Texas, January 2008.

This Bewick's Wren was flitting around this hackberry tree in my yard and allowed me this rather close approach before flying off to another tree. My DOF here is a bit shallow, but I still ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:44:51 -0700

Stephen
This Bewick's Wren was flitting around this hackberry tree in my yard and allowed me this rather close approach before flying off to another tree. My DOF here is a bit shallow, but I still ...

I found this carolina wren singing quite strongly this morning. I don't like the stick directly in front of the wren's beak, but this wren moved so quickly that this was the only shot I cou ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 15:47:37 -0700

Stephen
I found this carolina wren singing quite strongly this morning. I don't like the stick directly in front of the wren's beak, but this wren moved so quickly that this was the only shot I cou ...

The Cedar Waxwings love to gather together in huge flocks so much so that it is difficult sometimes to single one out. This one thankfully had most of a branch to itself. I took this about ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 19:12:07 -0700

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The Cedar Waxwings love to gather together in huge flocks so much so that it is difficult sometimes to single one out. This one thankfully had most of a branch to itself. I took this about ...

I caught this Cedar Waxwing stretching for some buds that were a bit out of its reach. Midlothian, Texas, March 2008.

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:35:15 -0700

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I caught this Cedar Waxwing stretching for some buds that were a bit out of its reach. Midlothian, Texas, March 2008.

Stephen's photo

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 07:54:05 -0700

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Early one morning on my way to work I spotted this flock feeding on berries in some nearby trees. The ubiquitous branches also continue making their appearance. Midlothian, Texas, April 20 ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 19:26:24 -0700

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Early one morning on my way to work I spotted this flock feeding on berries in some nearby trees. The ubiquitous branches also continue making their appearance. Midlothian, Texas, April 20 ...

Cedar Waxwing alone, sort of, in between two branches. Midlothian, Texas, April 2007.

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 19:27:35 -0700

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Cedar Waxwing alone, sort of, in between two branches. Midlothian, Texas, April 2007.

A cedar waxwing finally gives me a somewhat clearer image. Midlothian, Texas, April 2007.

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 19:28:40 -0700

Stephen
A cedar waxwing finally gives me a somewhat clearer image. Midlothian, Texas, April 2007.

Cedar Waxwing

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 19:29:49 -0700

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Cedar Waxwing

A pair of Cedar Waxwings, Midlothian, Texas, April 2007.

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 19:30:52 -0700

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A pair of Cedar Waxwings, Midlothian, Texas, April 2007.

Taking the leap to the next branch, this cedar waxwing was busy moving through the branches trying to find that perfect evening dinner of berries and seeds. Midlothian, Texas, April 2008.

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:46:08 -0700

Stephen
Taking the leap to the next branch, this cedar waxwing was busy moving through the branches trying to find that perfect evening dinner of berries and seeds. Midlothian, Texas, April 2008.

One of my favorite springtime birds as they pass through on migration heading north, a cedar waxwing. Midlothian, Texas, April 2008.

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:06:19 -0700

Stephen
One of my favorite springtime birds as they pass through on migration heading north, a cedar waxwing. Midlothian, Texas, April 2008.

The cedar waxwing was busy stretching for some berries. I'm lucky I got this shot before it was off again. Midlothian, Texas, April 2008.

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Mon, 05 May 2008 18:30:14 -0700

Stephen
The cedar waxwing was busy stretching for some berries. I'm lucky I got this shot before it was off again. Midlothian, Texas, April 2008.

Just one of the hundreds of cedar waxwings that are still migrating through my area this spring. I found this one in some evening light in the pasture next to my house. Midlothian, Texas, ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:14:39 -0700

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Just one of the hundreds of cedar waxwings that are still migrating through my area this spring. I found this one in some evening light in the pasture next to my house. Midlothian, Texas, ...

The Cedar Waxwings were coming in huge flocks through my area during the spring. In this picture, this flock was gettng water from a small puddle then quickly taking flight. Midlothian, Te ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 14:49:27 -0700

Stephen
The Cedar Waxwings were coming in huge flocks through my area during the spring. In this picture, this flock was gettng water from a small puddle then quickly taking flight. Midlothian, Te ...

This robin was sitting high atop a tree in a pasture while I took this shot. Midlothian, Texas, March 2008.

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 17:18:36 -0700

Stephen
This robin was sitting high atop a tree in a pasture while I took this shot. Midlothian, Texas, March 2008.

American Robin

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Sun, 04 Mar 2007 11:39:29 -0800

Stephen
American Robin

American Robin

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 10:49:56 -0800

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American Robin

The blue gray gnatcatcher is feeding on the berries in this tree. Of course, one of my only in focus images has a branch cutting through its beak. Oh well. You win some. You lose some. ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:19:37 -0700

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The blue gray gnatcatcher is feeding on the berries in this tree. Of course, one of my only in focus images has a branch cutting through its beak. Oh well. You win some. You lose some. ...

I found this blue gray gnatcatcher doing acrobatics while feeding high in this tree. I wish I could crop this more, but I was very far away so if I crop any more, I lose too much detail. M ...

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 18:19:42 -0700

Stephen
I found this blue gray gnatcatcher doing acrobatics while feeding high in this tree. I wish I could crop this more, but I was very far away so if I crop any more, I lose too much detail. M ...

I do not get to see this type of thrush very much. I found this swainson's thrush in thick branches and leaves plus it was late evening thus the low light. Midlothian, Texas, April 2008.

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:57:10 -0700

Stephen
I do not get to see this type of thrush very much. I found this swainson's thrush in thick branches and leaves plus it was late evening thus the low light. Midlothian, Texas, April 2008.

After climbing Enchanted Rock, I noticed this fast moving blue gray gnatcatcher grabbing an evening dinner of caterpillar. July 2009, in between Fredicksburg and Llano, Texas

nobody@smugmug.com (Stephen) — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:17:37 -0700

Stephen
After climbing Enchanted Rock, I noticed this fast moving blue gray gnatcatcher grabbing an evening dinner of caterpillar. July 2009, in between Fredicksburg and Llano, Texas