Bohemian Waxwing

These are a pretty fun bird to watch. They are very beautiful, both by sight and by sound. They are a common songbird in north Idaho. During the winter months, they group together into large flocks (this one was a part of about 20 or 30 birds) and are rather chatty and social, often grooming one another. They're not a very difficult bird to photograph, as they are rather tolerant as you approach them. But once one is spooked, they all fly out together.