Wading into Bald Eagle Creek: Photographing Cedar Waxwings at Historic Curtin Village
It was a warm Saturday on August 15th, with temperatures hovering around 83°F, making it the perfect day to explore the scenic waters near historic Curtin Village in Milesburg, Pennsylvania. While the cool water of Bald Eagle Creek provided relief from the summer heat, the real excitement unfolded right above the current. A massive flock of birds had gathered along the creek bank, swooping through the canopy and darting over the water in an aerial feeding frenzy.
Stepping directly into the refreshing creek with camera gear ready, a closer look confirmed the species: a lively flock of Cedar Waxwing birds. About 30 of these sleek, masked birds were actively flitting from branch to branch and darting across the stream to catch insects in midair. Wading into the creek offered a front-row seat to the action, creating an unforgettable encounter with one of Pennsylvania's most striking native birds.
Capturing these fast-moving birds in mid-flight proved to be a challenging test of patience and camera focus. Even though tracking dozens of active Cedar Waxwings through the trees takes time, the opportunity to photograph them hunting over Bald Eagle Creek against the backdrop of Curtin Village was well worth getting wet for the shot.
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