The weekend started off well. Hubby and I celebrated our 37th anniversary this past week, and Saturday morning he spoke those three little words that make me swoon, “Breakfast at Panera?”
Saturday afternoon, the backyard came alive! Robins and starlings returned en masse, with a few grackles and a brand new visitor. I thought I caught a glimpse of a cedar waxwing, but it quickly left me to my doubts. I’ve seen crepe myrtle trees full of them, eating berries, but never a single bird, and never in our yard.
Much to my surprise, when I downloaded the photos, there it was!
Happy Anniversary!
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Thank you, Naomi!
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Happy Anniversary, patti.
And as always I enjoyed the picture with the captions. 🙂
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You’re a dear, Arindam, thanks!
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Oh yes! That is a Ceder Waxwing! I’ve never seen one all alone either, but then I’ve only seen them two times ever, both times in groups. HaPpY AnNivErsaRY! Blessings to you and your hubby…
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Isn’t that a great surprise, Carol Ann? God gives the best gifts. When we bought this house, there used to be a rose bush near the back door. It would have one perfect rose every November 28–until we transplanted it to a “better” location. Thank you, blessings to you.
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Happy (belated) Anniversary! Cedar Waxwings are such soft, beautiful birds. I’ve only seen them in our yard once, but they definitely caught my eye!
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Thanks, Dianna. I glanced out at the birdbath, and the sun reflected off the eye stripe and drew my attention, and then it was gone. I was so surprised to see it in that flock of starlings!
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My goodness, it was a flurry of activity in your backyard!
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I couldn’t keep water in the birdbaths that day, Susan. There was definitely a flurry, and not snow! 🙂
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Happy Anniversary! What a nice gift the Waxwing was!!
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Thank you, Pix. It was a lovely gift!
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Pretty cool. Both the sighting and the anniversary!
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Thanks, Al!
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You amaze me with your ability to name all your birds. Happy anniversary!
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I’ve been bird-brained so long, Georgette…:) Mostly I can identify feeder birds, and try to identify those I stumble across when out and about. I don’t do very well with shore birds, so many varieties! Thank you.
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happy anniversary to you! and how cool that the one waxwing stood its ground among those starlings!
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Thanks, Theresa. It’s like the starling “court” came to order when the “judge” arrived!
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Congratulations to you and your husband, Patti! That’s AWESOME!
Living in St. Louis Panera is pretty big around here (I think it was originally ‘St. Louis Bread Company’… or it was a sister company… something like that, anyway).
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Thanks, Robert. As often as I’ve been to Panera, I did not know where they started. It’s one of my favorite places to eat.
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Happy Anniversary! 37 years is an awesome success. Congratulations! I hope you celebrated well, you two deserve it. 🙂
Mother-Nature sure sent you a lovely gift for your anniversary. All the birdies looks like they’re celebrating too. 🙂
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Thank you, E.C. The birds were having a wild party out there!
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Happy Anniversary. I am in awe of folks like you who have strong and lasting marriages! And the crowd of birds made me smile 🙂
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Thanks, Stacia. There was a crowd, and they splashed out all the water! Silly birds.
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Cedar waxwings are the prettiest birds! Great pictures 🙂
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Excellent slide show…yes, I do believe that is a C Waxwing. And by the way…happy 37th anniversary. In today’s times, that’s something to be proud of in my opinion!!!
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Thanks, Anni. I hope the cedar waxwing comes back and brings friends!
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Pretty…are the birds enjoying the warm weather?
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They sure are, Patti. I can’t keep them in water!
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Happy anniversary, Patti! That Cedar Waxwing is brave to get in there with all the Starlings!
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Thanks, Tracy. I was really surprised to see it in that flock.
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Congratulations Patti. What a lovely sighting. I have seen Cedar Waxwings in groups but not for about three years. I constantly keep my eyes open.
PS Looks like you need a bigger bird bath!!!
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Thanks, Merle. I think you’re right about the bird bath! Two doesn’t seem to be enough for all those starlings.
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Happy anniversary! Love the bird pics – they look like they are having a great time!
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Thanks, Janna. Yep, just add water and it’s a party at our house! 🙂
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