So up early the other morning and minding my own business when I noticed a ruckus amongst the holly bush outside our window. There was way too much action going on. I had noticed about a week or so ago, that the bush had a beautiful look with beautiful red berries that are typical of holly bushes and didn't even think of any thing wanting them as we are still in the depths of winter. Then I actually saw what was going on - and a whole collection of birds in the huge tree across the street.....WAXWINGS!
The neighbor's tree full of Waxwings
These really are exotic birds (to me) and they are notorious for flying around - a lot. They do not like to sit still.
They loved liting on our plum tree (which we are guarding like Ft. Knox to have some fabulous plum preserves this summer) for easy access to the holly berries.
A little drink and off to try some more berries.
It only took them an hour to clear the bush of berries. Last I looked there was one left - on the very inside, very hard to get to!
