Of all the birds I love to see in our area, the Cedar Waxwing ranks as one of my favorites.
To me, the striking, colorful bird always looks like it’s dressed for a fancy event.
Warm honey-brown on the head that fades into gray body and wings, sleek crest with black mask, light rosy brown to pale yellow wash on the belly, red-tipped wings (when you can see them!), and beautiful yellow-banded tail stand out when you see a Cedar Waxwing perched on a tree branch.
Typically a tree branch covered with ripened berries or small fruits.
Cedar Waxwings are rarely seen alone. They are social birds and travel in flocks.
I often see them flying over the water at a nearby marsh, catching insects as they fly.
Or descending on my neighbor’s crabapple tree in fall or spring, gobbling up the fruits quickly before moving on to another neighbor’s Cleveland pear tree.
Have you seen Cedar Waxwings in your area this year?
