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March 1981 view in the middle of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park,
I had the place to myself that time of year :)

cedar waxwings have been around for several weeks now, about a month early maybe from the warm weather...
up to about 72F (22C) today

there was a whole flock in this tree as I approached, but by the time I got my camera out and ready most of them flew away, at least these two were kind enough to stick around for a photo session :)

the waxwings gorge on local yaupon holly berries which make them a bit drunk I've read

seen in the late afternoon sun not long ago

heavy cloud cover this afternoon after some welcome heavy thunderstorms last night that brought around 2.5 inches (6 cm) of rain, a couple of great white egrets were out along the creek and I like the way the outstretched neck looked against the narrow tree trunks nearby in this view

I still have trouble believing there are beavers around Central Texas, but the evidence is undeniable,
a fresh cut ash tree by the green pond