By Sally Siko
There are some birds out there that grab the attention of birders and non birders alike.
With jaw dropping good looks and that sleek black mask, Cedar Waxwings are certainly that type of bird which are impossible to ignore in the field.
I spotted a flock of Waxwings while birding in the Great Smokey Mountains NP and at the peak of Mt.Mitchell in western NC.
This is the first time I ever had an opportunity to photograph them at eye level, as usually wax wings tend to hang out at the very tippy tops of trees.
So cool!
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