Nature’s Ombré!

[paddlegal]

With the sun out today I chose to bird over crafting with the Wednesday group. Outdoor activities always take priority with me. These two gorgeous Cedar Waxwings were directly above my car so I opened the sunroof and took dozens of this pair in their courtship ritual. One was offering food to the other. But just look at the gradient of their subtle colors! Now that is true ombré!

So what Oxides would you use to recreate this coloring?

[pamcook]

How beautiful! Just beautiful.

[Trixie]

How nice! Your photos are amazing.

[nchoney]

My kind of photo shoot! Right from the car!! Great shots!

[mpizzazz]

Beautiful, and that sky is not too shabby either!

[pugmom]

Those birds are beautiful and your photos are amazing. It sounds like you had a lovely day.

[Monica]

Beautiful birds! As for the Oxides, I'd say brushed corduroy, old paper, and either mustard seed or scattered straw.

[paddlegal]

Beautiful birds! As for the Oxides, I'd say brushed corduroy, old paper, and either mustard seed or scattered straw.

Perfect!

[pbp908]

I finally saw a Cedar Waxwing a few years ago, which is not native to our area. Evidently it was migrating and landing on our deck rail. By the time I had camera in hand, he had moved on. Recently I've had several Red Shouldered Hawks enjoying the deck which has been a real treat.

[paddlegal]

I finally saw a Cedar Waxwing a few years ago, which is not native to our area. Evidently it was migrating and landing on our deck rail. By the time I had camera in hand, he had moved on. Recently I've had several Red Shouldered Hawks enjoying the deck which has been a real treat.

Oooh, how cool you have RTHAs hanging out at your home! They are likely a mated (for life) pair and shopping for a nest site. We get the Cedar Waxwings in droves during the winter. My field guide shows you having Cedar Waxwings in the winter also. Keep on a lookout. They are attracted to all kinds of berries including pyracantha and mistletoe.

[pugmom]

This is a terrible picture, but this guy was in our yard last week. I noticed him at about 10:15 am and he sat on that rabbit all day, nothing fazed him. Finally at about 5:30 pm he started eating and once he had his fill, he was gone.

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[paddlegal]

Wow, what a cool event! But then did you have to clean up the remains of the bunny? Oh my. Interesting it stayed for so long before eating it’s catch. Red-Tailed Hawk...an immature one?

[pugmom]

It was quite interesting, Farley. He would turn around, but never let go of the rabbit. The magpies and crows really wanted in on the feast, but knew better than to mess with him.

It was dark by the time he left, but when I looked in the morning, there was really nothing left. Just some bloody snow and a few tufts of fur. Not even any bones. So, I don't know if he ate the whole thing or someone else finished it off. I'm sorry I didn't get to see him fly away because I really wanted to see how big his wingspan was.

[4nancie]

the picture of the single bird should be on a calendar!

[paddlegal]

It was quite interesting, Farley. He would turn around, but never let go of the rabbit. The magpies and crows really wanted in on the feast, but knew better than to mess with him.

It was dark by the time he left, but when I looked in the morning, there was really nothing left. Just some bloody snow and a few tufts of fur. Not even any bones. So, I don't know if he ate the whole thing or someone else finished it off. I'm sorry I didn't get to see him fly away because I really wanted to see how big his wingspan was.

Oh I am sure the “cleaners” came in after he left. Nature sure is interesting and very cool.


Thank you Nancie!