Early September - South Calgary, Alberta

2020 - September 2 - September 5

Capturing this series of images of Cedar Waxwing birds was quite challenging. They were buried deep in the next door neighbors nearest tree. I was on the deck at the back of the house, standing on a chair, trying to gain as much height as possible as it would put me as close as possible to the same level as the perched birds. It was a very bight, sunny, afternoon that was causing much contrast between the bright parts and extremely dark shadows. The wind was blowing at 40 km/h, gusting up to 70 km/h, thrashing the branches and leaves of the tree about as I was trying to focus on these, already difficult to see, perched birds. These pictures certainly aren't great, especially due to the leaves blocking so much, and I'm quite surprised any of them even turned out at all considering the circumstances. Glad to have them though, as I find I'm becoming more and more interested in nature and wildlife in general. Though some of the pictures may not show it, I found it quite interesting to see how patient, almost polite like, these three juvenile birds were about taking turns being fed. Pretty cool looking birds in my opinion.
Cedar Waxwing feeding its young a berry

Cedar Waxwing feeding its young a berry - September 2nd

Juvenile Cedar Waxwing

Juvenile Cedar Waxwing - September 2nd

Cedar Waxwing feeding its young an insect

Cedar Waxwing feeding its young an insect - September 2nd

Cedar Waxwing with three juveniles (two juveniles are only partially scene, one is above)

Cedar Waxwing with three juveniles (two juveniles are only partially scene, one is above) - September 2nd

Cedar Waxwing feeding its young an insect. Another juvenile, from above, would like some too

Cedar Waxwing feeding its young an insect. Another juvenile, from above, would like some too - September 2nd

Cedar Waxwing feeding its young an insect. Other juveniles, from above and below, would like some too

Cedar Waxwing feeding its young an insect. Other juveniles, from above and below, would like some too - September 2nd

Juvenile Cedar Waxwing

Juvenile Cedar Waxwing - September 2nd

Two juvenile Cedar Waxwing birds

Two juvenile Cedar Waxwing birds - September 2nd

Cedar Waxwing feeding its young a berry

Cedar Waxwing feeding its young a berry - September 2nd

Cedar Waxwing feeding its young a berry

Cedar Waxwing feeding its young a berry - September 2nd

Juvenile Cedar Waxwing receives a berry from its parent

Juvenile Cedar Waxwing receives a berry from its parent - September 2nd

After not seeing any there for several weeks, it was nice to see a few Canada Geese return to the Marshall Springs ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park.
Deer at Marshall Springs in Fish Creek Provincial Park

Deer at Marshall Springs in Fish Creek Provincial Park - September 4th

Two Canada Geese at the Marshall Springs ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park

Two Canada Geese at the Marshall Springs ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park - September 4th

Three Canada Geese at the Marshall Springs ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park

Three Canada Geese at the Marshall Springs ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park - September 4th

Canada Goose having a drink at the Marshall Springs ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park

Canada Goose having a drink at the Marshall Springs ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park - September 4th

Red Squirrel having a snack in Fish Creek Provincial Park

Red Squirrel having a snack in Fish Creek Provincial Park - September 4th

Solitary Sandpiper at the Marshall Springs ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park

Solitary Sandpiper at the Marshall Springs ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park - September 4th

Young Beaver bringing some material back to the lodge, at the Marshall Springs ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park

Young Beaver bringing some material back to the lodge, at the Marshall Springs ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park - September 4th

Young Beaver, showing of the pearly yellows, at the Marshall Springs ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park

Young Beaver, showing of the pearly yellows, at the Marshall Springs ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park - September 4th

Young Beaver at the Marshall Springs ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park

Young Beaver at the Marshall Springs ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park - September 4th

Young Beaver at the Marshall Springs ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park

Young Beaver at the Marshall Springs ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park - September 4th

Young Deer in the back yard

Young Deer in the back yard - September 4th

American Mink, I believe (not entirely sure), at the Marshall Springs ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park

American Mink, I believe (not entirely sure), at the Marshall Springs ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park - September 5th

Osprey, in flight, above the Marshall Springs ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park

Osprey, in flight, above the Marshall Springs ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park - September 5th

Osprey, in flight, above the Marshall Springs ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park

Osprey, in flight, above the Marshall Springs ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park - September 5th

Solitary Sandpiper at the Marshall Springs ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park

Solitary Sandpiper at the Marshall Springs ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park - September 5th

Belted Kingfisher (male), in flight, at the Marshall Springs ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park

Belted Kingfisher (male), in flight, at the Marshall Springs ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park - September 5th

Belted Kingfisher (male), perched on a fence post, at the Marshall Springs ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park

Belted Kingfisher (male), perched on a fence post, at the Marshall Springs ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park - September 5th

Young Beaver at the Marshall Springs ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park

Young Beaver at the Marshall Springs ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park - September 5th

Solitary Sandpiper at the Marshall Springs ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park

Solitary Sandpiper at the Marshall Springs ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park - September 5th

Solitary Sandpiper at the Marshall Springs ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park

Solitary Sandpiper at the Marshall Springs ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park - September 5th

Canada Goose, in flight, at the Marshall Springs ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park

Canada Goose, in flight, at the Marshall Springs ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park - September 5th

Canada Goose at the Marshall Springs ponds in Fish Creek Provincial Park - September 5th

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