I love waxwings; they always appear so lovingly sculpted, sanded, and painted by hand. Bespoke little songbirds.

@handmade_ghost They always look so elegantly exquisite ๐Ÿ˜

So - your new 2026 waxwing photo challenge is to capture waxwings in their rare clown modes ๐Ÿ˜‰

@PhoenixSerenity Yes! ๐Ÿ˜‚ Maybe I should track on the seasonal wild berry fermentation this year--I love catching them at their tipsy partying!
@handmade_ghost I support tipsy partying waxwings. I just imagined them gorging on berries, wearing little pompom party hats ๐Ÿฅณ
@handmade_ghost Assuming you donโ€™t mind, I might use this as a woodcut reference.
@enting Not at all! Always an honor. ๐Ÿฅฐ
@handmade_ghost I'm with you. They seem like the most exotic bird in my area. The subtle color gradations are so beautiful. Great aerialists, too!
@handmade_ghost What a sharp, crisp, beautiful picture.
@gecole Thanks! I came upon this one in a small arboretum, and e was remarkably unbothered by my sudden appearance on the walking path in front of em (I was incredibly surprised and ofc delighted).
@handmade_ghost
The most beautiful birds Iโ€™ve ever seen IRL.
@handmade_ghost and always perfect eyeliner ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿป
@handmade_ghost Such a beautiful bird, and somehow I have yet to see one in person. I have to change that.
@spiegelmama They are so pretty and so saucy. I hope you get to see one!