This observation is for the bird, which is a Cedar Waxwing. ...
This was one of a couple individuals perched high in the trees. This individual was preening itself (as seen in the second image). ...
Found in the trees across from the NW end of Field Lake, towards the SW section of the Park Drive loop, within Maplewood State Park, SE of Pelican Rapids, MN.
My study species. All I want to really want to be doing is finding Black-tailed Gnatcatcher nests. All the time.
Locally known nesting pair. Location shot of ball diamond added. See https://ebird.org/hotspot/L250145
Northern Jacana - Ina Road Bridge Tucson AZ 12 Apr 2021