A Different Kind of Waxwing

Bohemian Waxwings by Doug Reeves, assistant chief, DNR Wildlife Division

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As I was hauling firewood near our house, I saw a flock of about 30 birds light in a box elder tree along our lane, about 100 yards off.  At first glance I thought they might be starlings, but something made me look closer. When I got close enough, I recognized crests on the chunky bird’s heads – clearly they were waxwings. It’s always cool to see waxwings.  I assumed I was seeing cedar waxwings, Read more