Hi tree - Yes, it's a big woodpile in the summer:) We heat exclusively with wood, so it's not quite as big a pile at this point in the winter though!
As for the waxwing, yes it was lucky I got to it before the cats did. As it happens, same thing happened with a male cardinal just a few days ago. I held him and examined his precious beauty closely before he recovered and flitted away.
Awesome video! I especially liked how you showed off that yellow band...I didn't notice that on the ones I saw... I was too focued on their black and white masks! Such a beautiful bird! Wish they visited more...So happy you were able to rescue it:)
Thank you for the nice compliment, and yes, I was very happy see a waxwing up close and personal, although it's too bad this one had to go through such hard knocks first!
Been watching your vids and have thoroughly enjoyed all that I've seen so far! It's obvious you appreciate nature, and have a good eye for the small natural wonders of this world. Keep up the good work - very nice vids! indeed :)
Hi TOK - We don't have currawongs here, so I looked it up online. They look like good-sized birds. How in the world did it's head get through such a small hole? Or was it a baby? I've rescued quite a few birds around my house, mainly because they tend to fly into the window glass.
Thanks! The first time I saw ever saw them was here in OH in early spring. After a thaw period, we had had a freeze which created a thin layer of ice to form on the tree branches & buds. Walking by a sugar maple, I noticed some movement up in it - a flock of waxwings had taken up temporary residence! They were so busy drinking the sugary water that dripped from the buds, that they were totally oblivious to me, and I was able to get really close! Such gorgeous birds. Truly a magical moment!
Very cool. Thanks for the tips on how to help them after window impact. I have the deck chicken wired so the cat can't get to the ones that bash into my largest windows.
When you have cats, it's always a worry about the birds isn't it? Love the "defense" measures you've taken:), although it might not work at my place because my cats spend most of their time on the deck whenever they go outside!
Yes i do! very perky cute little birds with black caps that stay through the year here.
Some Cedar waxwings nest here too, but I've mostly seen flocks in the fall and early spring when they seem to be just passing through. I don't see them often, and was quite surprised to find this young one when I did.
That's very nice of you to say! Not sure that it's so much a gift, as much as being in the right place at the right time! I gotta be on my toes to rescue critters before the cats get to them :)
Yeah I go to a college with tons of rabbits but most of the new ones are gone by fall cause the cats in the area kill them. But the caretakers said , but there are the invulnerables ..the ones that have survived the cats and humans for years and years...those are the ones that are named.
How fortunate for us the bird met you and not the cats first. Lovely video thank you for sharing it. I've held a few stunned birds because of windows and it's always a thrill to be that close to a wild thing. Cheers, Lesley
This little one was lucky, although I'm sorry to say it doesn't always work out this way. Fortunately, my lazy cats are more likely to go for critters like chipmunks which bounce back from a capture more easily than birds (if I intervene in time!).
I think there are many people who watch here who would love to see it. It's very different from watching on a nature programme, actually seeing the differences in where we live. I'm going to hit the orange button in case you do anyway. L
Beautiful! So glad this popped up for me! (Haven't been watching much...) This is such a treat and is inspiring for me to post a recent hike that I keep avoiding. ~peace
Please post the hike vid! Here in Ohio, the leaves will be colorful soon, but in autumn there's nothing like seeing the brilliant foliage on the rolling mountains and foothills of PA! This is the time of year when I miss my home-state the most!
I grew up in rural PA, and spent much time birdwatching as a kid. I don't have so much time to bird watch anymore, but I'm still fascinated (and appreciative) of them!
Hi Paola, I don't think he was feeling 100% right when I put him outside, but about half an hour later he did take off. In my experience, this is fairly typical response time...they seem to need anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes before they can fly away.
Hahahahahahaha...just wait, the left hand may be next:) Or...maybe...I should just cut to the chase and do a vid version of the hokey pokey? lol
First he grabbed my finger with his beak when I tried to set him down. Then when his crest perked up and he puffed those feathers, I knew he was going to be okay. Hopefully he's back to devouring pokeberries once again!
i found the same bird and taken care of it but mine is just a really small baby
salar121 1 year ago
@salar121 lovely! and how is it doing?
woosteria 1 year ago
very lucky bird
I also like your woodpile
atree3 2 years ago
Hi tree - Yes, it's a big woodpile in the summer:) We heat exclusively with wood, so it's not quite as big a pile at this point in the winter though!
As for the waxwing, yes it was lucky I got to it before the cats did. As it happens, same thing happened with a male cardinal just a few days ago. I held him and examined his precious beauty closely before he recovered and flitted away.
woosteria 2 years ago
Awesome video! I especially liked how you showed off that yellow band...I didn't notice that on the ones I saw... I was too focued on their black and white masks! Such a beautiful bird! Wish they visited more...So happy you were able to rescue it:)
seahue 3 years ago
Thank you for the nice compliment, and yes, I was very happy see a waxwing up close and personal, although it's too bad this one had to go through such hard knocks first!
Been watching your vids and have thoroughly enjoyed all that I've seen so far! It's obvious you appreciate nature, and have a good eye for the small natural wonders of this world. Keep up the good work - very nice vids! indeed :)
woosteria 3 years ago
Hi TOK - We don't have currawongs here, so I looked it up online. They look like good-sized birds. How in the world did it's head get through such a small hole? Or was it a baby? I've rescued quite a few birds around my house, mainly because they tend to fly into the window glass.
woosteria 3 years ago
Thanks for helping him. I never seen a Cedar Waxwing in person only in books.
redihpeach 3 years ago
Thanks! The first time I saw ever saw them was here in OH in early spring. After a thaw period, we had had a freeze which created a thin layer of ice to form on the tree branches & buds. Walking by a sugar maple, I noticed some movement up in it - a flock of waxwings had taken up temporary residence! They were so busy drinking the sugary water that dripped from the buds, that they were totally oblivious to me, and I was able to get really close! Such gorgeous birds. Truly a magical moment!
woosteria 3 years ago
was it a juvinile?
lillyannetta 3 years ago
yes it was!
woosteria 3 years ago
lol! I wasn't sure if the 'beaking' he gave me was a TY! But I'm sure he was happy to fly away:)
woosteria 4 years ago
How very sweet...also love your text to the right.
And, thanks so much for subscribing!
sprichbeeke 4 years ago
Running into glass is a big problem with birds. We don't understand it. Thanks for being a cool human.
Botheparrot 4 years ago
Well that was a cool video. People should be nice to birds.
vidguy007 4 years ago
It's lovely, such a pretty lil face! I'm glad you were able to save it. :)
pinklantana 4 years ago
Very spunky too! Did you notice it gave me a good "beaking" as I set it down?
woosteria 4 years ago
Lol, no I hadn't noticed that at first. I just rewatched and saw that.
pinklantana 4 years ago
Very cool. Thanks for the tips on how to help them after window impact. I have the deck chicken wired so the cat can't get to the ones that bash into my largest windows.
crazymml 4 years ago
When you have cats, it's always a worry about the birds isn't it? Love the "defense" measures you've taken:), although it might not work at my place because my cats spend most of their time on the deck whenever they go outside!
woosteria 4 years ago
Yes i do! very perky cute little birds with black caps that stay through the year here.
Some Cedar waxwings nest here too, but I've mostly seen flocks in the fall and early spring when they seem to be just passing through. I don't see them often, and was quite surprised to find this young one when I did.
woosteria 4 years ago
Precious little birdie.Boy do you have a gift with wildlife.
mamamialove 4 years ago
That's very nice of you to say! Not sure that it's so much a gift, as much as being in the right place at the right time! I gotta be on my toes to rescue critters before the cats get to them :)
woosteria 4 years ago
Yeah I go to a college with tons of rabbits but most of the new ones are gone by fall cause the cats in the area kill them. But the caretakers said , but there are the invulnerables ..the ones that have survived the cats and humans for years and years...those are the ones that are named.
mamamialove 4 years ago
Thanks Cindy, I'm glad you enjoyed it! It just proves that I do occasionally take breaks from YT to do other useful things!
woosteria 4 years ago
How fortunate for us the bird met you and not the cats first. Lovely video thank you for sharing it. I've held a few stunned birds because of windows and it's always a thrill to be that close to a wild thing. Cheers, Lesley
flydarling 4 years ago
This little one was lucky, although I'm sorry to say it doesn't always work out this way. Fortunately, my lazy cats are more likely to go for critters like chipmunks which bounce back from a capture more easily than birds (if I intervene in time!).
woosteria 4 years ago
It seems amazing to me to think you have chipmunks living nearby! Just love YouTube for making the real world accessible. L
flydarling 4 years ago
Maybe I'll show some of the other wildlife in my backyard! I tend to take it for granted most days.
woosteria 4 years ago
I think there are many people who watch here who would love to see it. It's very different from watching on a nature programme, actually seeing the differences in where we live. I'm going to hit the orange button in case you do anyway. L
flydarling 4 years ago
Thanks! Bring on the wildlife!
woosteria 4 years ago
Beautiful! So glad this popped up for me! (Haven't been watching much...) This is such a treat and is inspiring for me to post a recent hike that I keep avoiding. ~peace
HeidiSaid 4 years ago
Please post the hike vid! Here in Ohio, the leaves will be colorful soon, but in autumn there's nothing like seeing the brilliant foliage on the rolling mountains and foothills of PA! This is the time of year when I miss my home-state the most!
woosteria 4 years ago
I love birds and Waxwings are awesome! I birdwatched a lot years ago. 8-)
DieselBodine 4 years ago
I grew up in rural PA, and spent much time birdwatching as a kid. I don't have so much time to bird watch anymore, but I'm still fascinated (and appreciative) of them!
woosteria 4 years ago
Ha! I'm from PA, too! 8-)
DieselBodine 4 years ago
cool, which part?
woosteria 4 years ago
Lehigh Valley area. How about you?
DieselBodine 4 years ago
Blair and Centre counties!
woosteria 4 years ago
I found that "Lesa" commented exactly what I was going to comment... so keep on making progress "vloging hand" :)
ablheza 4 years ago
i hear ya :))))
woosteria 4 years ago
:)!
ablheza 4 years ago
So lovely! :)
Right before you mentioned your cats I thought I really hope no birdy will ever enter here, it'd break my heart if my cats caught him.
I loved it how he didn't fly away right after you released him... I just hope he was feeling alright!
aries77pm 4 years ago
Hi Paola, I don't think he was feeling 100% right when I put him outside, but about half an hour later he did take off. In my experience, this is fairly typical response time...they seem to need anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes before they can fly away.
woosteria 4 years ago
Thanks Angie...the hard part is keeping the bird and my cats seperated during the recovery time!
woosteria 4 years ago
: )
888torontomeetup 4 years ago
smiles back at ya!
woosteria 4 years ago
OMG! It's YOU!
Well, your hand. And a bird in the hand. I love how he puffed up trying to be brave. :)
LeSaMilano 4 years ago
Hahahahahahaha...just wait, the left hand may be next:) Or...maybe...I should just cut to the chase and do a vid version of the hokey pokey? lol
First he grabbed my finger with his beak when I tried to set him down. Then when his crest perked up and he puffed those feathers, I knew he was going to be okay. Hopefully he's back to devouring pokeberries once again!
woosteria 4 years ago
Well don't wait another three months for that hokey pokey or chicken dance thingy!
...and what on earth are 'pokeberries'??
LeSaMilano 4 years ago