It may be prenuptial feeding or similar, though it seems late in the season for that.  A lot of birds do it. Here are a few recent examples.
https://www.jimblockphoto.com/2020/05/prenuptial-feeding/
https://www.jimblockphoto.com/2016/06/birds-in-action/ 

Jim Block 
Etna, NH

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Subject: [UVB] Cedar waxwing feeding behavior?

Hi All,

Curious if this is typical behavior:  This morning while on Long Pond there were quite a few Cedar waxwings along the shores. One landed on a dead spruce branch and another followed to sit by its side. Waxwing “A” gives waxwing “B" a winged insect, then “B” gives it back to “A" then “A" gives it back to “B”…this went on for a few cycles until one of them swallows it and they both fly off together.  Seemed almost playful?  

Thanks,
Elaine Faletra
Warren NH


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