Cedar and Bohemian Waxwings | The Peaceable Flock Birds
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- Опубликовано: 27 мар 2021
- The Cedar Waxwing is one of the few North American birds that specializes in eating fruit. It can survive on fruit alone for several months.
Bohemian Waxwings, unlike many songbirds, do not hold breeding territories, and they also don't have a true song. Learn more about these Waxwings and some pretty neat facts about them in this video.
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I see Waxwings so rarely that I feel like I’ve won a lottery when I do !
Good that there isn't a bird police, they might arrest waxwings for flying 'under the influence'.
I live in Central Oklahoma and this morning, Sunday, April 28, 2024, after our storms, I had a large gathering of the Bohemain waxwing eating the wild berries on both my trees! I was so excited because I have never seen then here before or anywhere around. I did a book ID to make sure and yes they were. I saw the male to female feeding and watched as several flocks traded feeding times...it was something I'll never forget!❤❤❤
Drunk birds huh? Never thought I'd hear that
Lesley, Thursday I was astounded to observe at least between 40-50 of these beauty's drinking water in my backyard!!!!! I was beyond thrilled! Yay!
I love learning that a group of them is called an "ear-full" or "museum". Such creative and imaginative language we used in the past.
I loved that fact, too! 😊
A group of Bohemian Waxwings is called a Rhapsody.
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What I like about the Waxwings is they live the nomadic life style. Owning nothing, not over staying in one place to long, and getting along with one another. Share and share alike, something humans don't seem to do very well. Great video, these keep me interested, thanks for your work+
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Thank you for the great information! I saw a greenish bird in my yard the other day but I wasn't able to get a good enough photo of it to identify. It was with another bird who was kind of rust color. I live in Northern Alberta & we still have snow. I also have a friendly Ermine who I'm trying to coax away but I think the high concentration of squirrels, voles & field mice are why it's here. Then today I say what was I believe either a mink or marten. I'm leaning more towards a mink because there's a year round creek at the back of my property where there's also a beaver & dam. Your channel is most helpful to me!💞
@@bludaizee24 Pine siskin? Golden-crowned kinglet? Those are thr only greenish birds I can think of here in AB right now.
@@nikolaslastname9480 Thank you for the names! I'm almost a total newbie when it comes to birding. So I'll have to look those up again since I've already forgotten which pictures go with which names when I was trying to figure it out last week! Lol They were bigger than Chickadees & Redpols, but smaller than Blue Jays. If you'd like a crack at my bad photos I could always post them on my IG if you're on there? If not I imagine I'll get it figured out eventually. This is my first spring at this place & it's the farthest I've lived out of town in many years. I do appreciate the help though! 🙏
@@bludaizee24 Im fairly new too but I have becomed obsessed with birding. Its up to you if want you can post your IG. It can be fun figuring it out on your own you know? :) happy birding!
I enjoyed the segment about the cedar wax wings. One year a pair built a nest in a bush right next to my deck. They took turns gathering nesting materials as the other watched from above. She laid 5 eggs. I sprayed fox urine below the area to keep cats from launching off my deck on to their nest. All five nestlings survived. My dachshund was just as fascinated by all of this as I was. It was a beautiful experience.
Wow a lovely experience.~ And you did a kind thing helping them indirectly
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Thank you.😁
where did you get fox urine?
It's good they are a peaceable species. I watched some in a tree and they weren't very shy, allowing me to get pretty close to take pictures.
I love how fair they are with eachother when it comes to food. Everybirdy gets a piece
"Elegant" was the word I used when they were first identified to me.
I once saw an "earful" clean my 13 Indian Hawthorn bushes in just minutes! The sound was more than an "earful" though.
They are so pretty. Their feathers look so much smoother than other birds.
I enjoyed that they sometimes catch snowflakes... how adorable can you get???!❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
I finally saw Waxwings a few years ago. Out of the blue a flock of them descended on the trees at work and were eating the berries, this was during the Winter. It was a real thrill to finally see one
Same thing happened for me a few years ago - at work - ground floor windows - a flock of these elegant waxwings eating red berries off of the bushes. We all gathered at the window wondering what kind of birds they were. That’s the only time I’ve ever seen these lovely birds. It was Autumn. How nice to learn how peaceful they are! Thank You Lesley for your wonderful channel! You’re truly a treasure! :)
what berries were they eating?
Thank you for a nice piece of pleasantness on this beautiful day.
300 berries in 2 hours!!! Sounds like a MAJOR tummy-ache! 🌞
Sounds like a party to me
I’ve heard that you do not want to walk underneath them.
A major tummy ache is eating half a rhubarb pie in one sitting. Never again.
I love seeing them when they visit the apple trees. I like how smooth their feathers look and their fancy zoro mask, also their yellow and white highlights and their lovely crest. They are definitely some of the best dressed birds around. Great video.
One of my favorite birds.
So beautiful.
One of my favourites to see, as you mentioned, I usually hear them before I see them.
I've commented on your work before, re: cardinals. They are my favorite bird but the Cedar Waxwing is a close second. The markings and coloring of these birds is just stunning.
Many years ago at my job, while seated at my desk, I was concentrating on the computer screen but suddenly had this strong feeling to turn and look out the window. I was stunned to see a flock of Waxwings, seemingly hundreds of them, covering the large shrub right outside the window. They were gobbling up the little red berries that were on the bush. It took them all of 10-15 minutes to strip it clean and then, just like that, they were gone. I've never seen another one of those birds since but they stole a piece of my heart that day! I was frozen just watching that beautiful sight. Never forgot it. 😊
What an extraordinary functioning flock they are!😊
I most liked your description of the courtship trading of the berry back and forth. It seems so sweet and loving!
This little video brought back memories of the twice yearly visits from the Waxwings to the fruit trees outside my window where I used to work. If I was lucky, they would stay for three days in the fall and spring. Sometimes it was only one day. It’s such a joy when they come to visit!
You have taught me that Waxwings, pair up with similarly aged mates. Being that they are a flock bird supprised me also. Around here I have seen only a couple Waxwings, here and there!!~* Thank you for this excellent video on these precious gentle birds!!~*💕💕💕
Always enjoyed watching individuals and flocks of waxwings in Northern Canada. One winter I found a Bohemian Waxwing that had died hitting a bus shelter panel. I carefully looked over the beautiful feather colouration, seeing it so closely and in such rich detail made me even more of an admirer of these awesome birds.
I looove these guys!!
I first discovered them around my area two winters ago, and there were T O N S of them. So gorgeous and fun to watch too.
That first clip is stunning
Happy Birding!
My neighbor has a bird feeder. A mix of several kinds of birds come in to feed. Interestingly, they come in, in a line. They form several incoming lines in nearby trees and tall brush. They feed for a bit, and fly back to a line. Good manners - except the blue jays.
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Did you know .. I think they are the most Beautiful birds, and I "wish" they'd return to my yard!!! Not to insult my Hummingbirds, Cards & Golden Finch BEAUTIES!!!! 😉❤
I try to imagine your garden! It must be enchanting
@@christelle9122 awe .. thanks 🥰 it truly is!! 😊🍀
I have Trumpet Flower bushes, not sure of exact genus, flowers are small n pink, very common, that turn into small, red berries. Theyre addicted to them! Try to find some!
@@s.w.3815 Thank you. I will definitely research plant 🙌
@@ginafriend1690 youre quite welcome!
I saw a flock of them today and was astounded by their beauty. I had never had the pleasure of seeing these birds before.
I hardly ever see them in eastern North Carolina but it's a thrill when I do.
Yesterday I got to witness something very cool, two Cardinals courting up in a tree. The male was fluttering its wings, swaying back and forth and calling, while the female was on another nearby branch. The male got closer and closer to the female, and then she was like “Get away from me!” And flew away from the male. Obviously, the male followed the female to the other tree, and the process repeated about 10 times until I had to go home from the creek. It was such a fun and cool thing to watch, and I told all of my family about it when I got home. Anyways, Thank you so much for the video Lesley! It was a wonderful way to end my Sunday.
Luv Gamez 🤩
That's awesome!👍🤗
They come through every year around February and sweep through the town north of edmonton, eating up all the mountain ash berries on the trees in town. Love watching them though, nice to see them in Feb. When I lived in the country, they would nest in our yard in the summer, amongst the spruce trees, not too high up. I used to check on their nests and watch the babies grow up. Their biggest predator then was squirrels and merlins.
Before I saw your channel I never knew anything about birds. Now I feel like someday there will be a time when someone asks me about a bird and I spew out the facts I learned from this channel.(I love how entertaining and educational this channel is.)
Thats awesome. Thanks
Totally agree!🕊
Same here! Always recognizing calls now.
I've watched some birds from Costa Rica eating lots of fruit. Very unusual look but pretty. It's like they have a Nawlins mask on hehe. Interesting facts. I haven't seen a starling in awhile. True story a bird (dont know what it was) sat in a tree at night in front of my apartment and sang quite a variation of songs from different bird species. I could never Identify it because I would only hear it after dark. It was like a comedian that did impressions LOL. I loved listening to it.
I Love Birds, so I enjoy everything you post. Thanks ever so much.
Glad you enjoy it!
I really enjoy your episodes. The Waxwings are beautiful birds , I’ve seen them a few times here in Maryland. 👍👌
Unusually unique species.
I once had a mixed flock of Waxwings and Starlings eat figs in my fig tree.
Another timely video! I noticed a large flock of cedar waxwings showed up in my neighborhood a couple of weeks ago. I see them almost every morning while walking the dog. Now I understand their behavior of taking turns at the berry trees! Thank you for sharing!
I absolutely ADORE All the waxwings!!;) Such ‘HAPPY’ birds! Thank you for the extra great video!
Wow!!! I thought it was cute that they stay within their own age range concerning mates. It makes sense, can see how a more mature bird would only want one that is of the same knowledge of nesting hence a more peaceful flock.☺Thank you so much!!
I love Cedar Waxwings. I live in New Hampshire and see allot of them. One February, a flock of them descended on a tree in front of my apartment that was covered with dried fruit. In a very short time they cleaned that tree of fruit! It was cool to see.
Love your channel. Thank you and stay safe!
In Northern Ohio I saw a Earful working a Crabapple Tree...Beautiful and They were Busy.
I live in Virginia and never seen these types of birds! They are beautiful!
I love cedar waxwings they are so beautiful, they look like they are airbrushed! We witnessed a flock in our yard do exactly as you said Lesley, taking turns eating! Half would stay in the maple tree, waiting for the other group to eat out of the Crabtree! Then they would switch! I love the fact they are so peaceful too. If only people could take lessons from cedar waxwings 🙂❤️
I enjoyed the whole video. Thank you for your research into the lives of these beautiful birds and for the great videography.
Many thanks!
I love these birds. Sharing their food supply is just wonderful. Of all the birds, I would love to actually see one of these. They look so sophisticated and poised sitting in their flocks. No fussing or fighting for space or food. They truly are beautiful birds. 💕🦜🌲
Love Waxwings. Nyaweh Leslie!
Sgenoh 🌞
(Nyaweh = Onondaga for Thank You🌞)
I think the waxwings are so beautiful! 💕
It seems they have developed a teamwork lifestyle. That is extraordinary, especially when it comes to feeding. Thank you, Lesley, for this eye-opening video!
I've always loved cedar waxwings. I liked learning about the wax tips
Ahhhhh Lesley it’s so adorable when you say “about” ! I just adore the Canadian accent!
Every time I look up a bird, I hope thay you've posted about them. Absolutely thrilled to find thay you've talked about waxwings!!
This is a bird to get excited about.
I’m lucky to have a large mulberry tree the Cedar wax-wings come every year.
They know when the tree is at it’s peak... tons of mulberries, enough for me & everyone for weeks.
When there’s a “museum” of about 50 to 60 they fill the air with the sweet sighing whistle call. I always hear them before I see them.
I love how beautiful & magical these birds are. So Beautiful & special.
I love drinking my coffee & watching them swallow the berries whole😁 counting who can swallow the most, 8 to 10 seems to be the limit👏🏼😉
In the praising style of Nero Wolfe: "Satisfactory!"
So interesting how they pass the food between them when courting. It’s almost as if she needs to make up her mind about him. I wonder if she ever ultimately rejects the food and is like nah, I’ll wait for someone better to come along.
Not dissimilar from human beings where "the woman always chooses."
I'm sure that's happened a few times. I'd to see the male's reaction to that, haha.
Ha ha, story of my life (kinda wish I was still looking, kidding!) 🌈☺🎠
Just watched a beautiful flock of Bohemian Waxwings feeding and sharing fruit in our Hawthorne. Just magical!
When I lived in Las Cruces, NM, I had a multi-trunk persimmon tree, about 14' tall, located right outside a large picture window on the backside of my home. The garden it was located in was protected by a 7' high wall, dividing the area from the rest of our 1 acre property. How these birds found our garden, I don't know, but perhaps because after all the leaves had fallen, the dozens and dozens of beautiful persimmons that were left might have been seen from the air as these equally beautiful birds were passing over heading for warmer winter areas. Each Fall, for 3-4 days, I did nothing else except sit at that window and watch the large flock of Waxwings devour every single persimmon. It was almost like a business - not seen anywhere in the area at any other time, they'd always arrive right after the leaves had dropped from the tree growing in our backyard (little did we know when we planted our 1acre garden, especially the immediate backyard enclosed by the 7' tall privacy wall, that the pathetic-looking, terribly root-bound, scraggly 4 branched persimmon we probably bought because it was marked down, having sat at the back of the nursery too long, would grow into a lovely multi-trucked tree to bring us elegant birds we'd never seen before, that almost look hand-painted!) from dawn to dusk for several days until every persimmon had disappeared, and then the flock was gone - not to be seen until about the same time the following year. What an amazing experience!!
Such neat birds! Thanks for the information! I love how they take turns eating food in groups. 🙂
Thank you Leslie for featuring these birds. They are frequent visitors at my pond.
I was a wildlife rehabber...waxing adults came into my care over the years. Such a interesting bird.😊
Haha...just noticed spell check redo...waxing?
I love that a group is called an earful or museum of waxwings. These have got to be one of my favorite birds. I found a little plump cedar once on a sidewalk, where a nearby cat was stalking him. I thought he was injured so I approached to save him but he flew off, rather clumsily, but out of reach of the cat. That's the day I learned they get drunk. 😂
Been getting these at the birdbath lately cool looking birdies🐦🐦🐦
Lucky you!
Beatifuful birds. Never seen one in person
I'm absolutely fascinated by these birds! I live in Switzerland and sometimes they pass by during their migration. It's very rare and I really hope to see them someday. Meanwhile, I'll be watching your beautiful clips! Thank you
I love when these show up! So short a visit, i usually miss them.
There are a few flocks down here in Central Florida right now. The Loquat trees are fruiting heavily right now, so they have plenty to munch on.
Only seen a cedar once. Bohemians many many times though. Hope to see my second cedar soon!
A flock of Cedar Waxwings stripped all the fruit from my fully-laden cherry tree within an hour. I watched helplessly from the window of my office, while I was running an online meeting. I didn't get a single cherry from that tree! They are amazing birds!
So nice to learn more about these guys. Definitely understand the "happy camper" piece.
I was happily visited by a bunch of Cedar Waxwings at my birdbath, having a good ol' time with the American Robins. They were so polite with each other, taking turns, always maintaining a full circle around it. Never seen different species so cooperative before.
FUI. (Flying under the influence). Gonna have to do time in rehab.
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They have good lawyers
@@dennisfeldmann7399 Probably corrupt one's too. 😳
It wasn’t until I took up nature photography that I saw cedar waxwings at a local park. I had never seen one before! They are beautiful masked creatures. Thank you for your informative and lovely vlog! 🙏🏼
I recently have been blessed with the Bohemian Waxwing crew and I squealed with excitement. They’re very subtle in colour compared to my other visitors but such a delight. I LOVE your channel!!! Keep doing you 💝💝💝
Love your work.
Thank you!
Thank you, Lesley, for another informative and pleasant presentation. 🙂 Always look forward to the Cedar Waxwings arriving here, in May, in SE Ontario. True, they're heard before seen! The first time I saw them, there were about 35 perched on the Poplar branches. Their tunes were pure tranquility.🎵
Oh, just to ad, there are oodles of Starlings here throughout the year.
I had a museum of cedar wax wings hang in my yard for hours one winter. They are so lovely!
Beautiful birds! ❤️
Thanks for producing this video. I just rescued a cedar waxwing and hopefully the wild bird care centre I took it too will be able to treat its injuries. It’s especially wonderful that they are peaceable flock birds.
Love learning from your channel thanks for all the hard work!!!!
I live in south-central Michigan. In late summer, the fruit on a wild cherry tree next to my rear deck, would ferment and produce alcohol in the cherries. Wax wings, and a few other birds, would settle onto the tree and eat like there’s no tomorrow. Soon, they would be crashing into my rear windows. Head on crashes. Some were knocked unconscious, and would slowly wake up, stagger around a bit, and fly off in erratic flight paths. Sadly, some birds were killed outright, I suppose from a broken neck?
This alcoholic party hasn’t occurred in maybe 10 years. I don’t know if the wax wings moved on, or if the tree no longer bears fruit.
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I've never seen these birds in my area, but I swear I've heard those calls before
I saw them for the 1st time last year in my crab apple tree.I became an enthusiast immediately.
Beautiful birds.
I love how they get along . Taking turns eating and bathing. How wonderful ! The first time I ever saw a large ear full of wax wings it took my breath away I can still close my eyes and see the 50 to 75 birds all around me in the small trees with berries.It was magnificent to say the least.. I learned more about them it this great video thanks Leslie ! Happy spring
Waxwings have been a favorite of mine ever since my first sighting of one on the bushes along my front porch here in Middle TN. And now they're even more of a favorite due to their peaceful nature. Thanks Lesley!
Leslie thank you so much for this video very informative really enjoyed it have a happy birding day
I love them! I only see them twice a year during their migration through MN. They stop in my yard and bath in my waterfall. It is such a joy to see them.
So they're responsible for spreading around fruit seeds and giving the world more delicious food?? And they get drunk for their troubles 🤣
Gotta love how beautiful they are too
Agreed. Sounds like the life to me!
I hope I am reborn as a waxwing or a flying fox in my next life. It would be a dream to primarily live off fruit 🌠
Why not try living off fruit in this lifetime? Just make sure it's not fermented.
Don't forget the occasional yummy 😋 fat free bugs!
I'm so glad I made time for this tonight. What cool birds!
I love how they organize themselves. This was a super video.
The Bohemian Waxwing is probably the most striking bird to me - just so majestic in appearance. I love to see them. Unfortunately, they only pass through my area for a short time during migration, but I am so happy when they do! I wish we had some resident waxwings.
We have a pair every year come eat our crab apple fruits, such a beautiful bird 🥰
I remember seeing these a few times in Vermont...once when I was up on a chairlift, high in the trees! And now that you mention it, they were rather peaceful, no fussing and fighting.
We like to leave one of our Blueberry bushes in late summer for these beautiful birds. One of my top 5. Thanks for posting, you ROCK.
I thought the tip theory on the wings was fascinating. Humans also do "Assortive Mating" with respect to Height and Intelligence according to studies. Obviously females are choosy concerning a male taller than herself and equally intelligence correlates a with a host of other "choosey" criteria too.
We have Winter migrants of Bohemian Waxwings where I live: Never seen them so far, but dream of one day doing so. Beautiful birds that love to gorge on berries: I believe Blueberry crops in California might be one such preference, swallowing those large berries whole!
I enjoyed this so much. We don't see Washington normally in the high desert, but one day a whole "museum" of them stopped by the ranch we were living on in southeastern Oregon. They were just passing through, but it was so much fun to watch them. Thank you for another enjoyable video.
Glad you enjoyed it!