On some sort of secret signal this Cedar Waxwing flock descended onto a storm drain cover in the sidewalk that was holding a bit of water.
There was no scuffling or shoving, they just dropped in and a few got a sip.
Some of them stood on the periphery and watched.
A few fluttered in and a few fluttered out.
The yellow tail tip was visible on a few of these birds.
On another signal, off they went. You can see on the cover that couldn’t have been a cup of water all together.
Port Royal, SC
March 29, 2024
Wonderful photos, Ellen. How fun to see this.
Thanks, Rebecca, it sure was and such a surprise as I was looking for Yellow-crowned Night-herons that were said to be in the area.