Waxwings

Return of the Waxwings

November 19, 2009 Perching Birds

It starts with a whistle, but a whistle so faint it’s a whisper across the leaves. And then the sound of raindrops, but it’s not rain. It’s the patter of falling berries, pyracantha and holly, dropping into the blanket of debris below the trees.

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The Waxwings Are Back

December 10, 2008 Perching Birds

Honestly, I don’t know how long they’ve been back. A serious birder or “twitcher” ** would be your source on that. I’m into the natural symbiosis of me and bird — not so much active pursuit. ** That link, by the way, takes you to an interesting NYT article on delineations between the serious and [...]

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