Cedar Waxwings do not hang out in Boreal Bogs. However, migrations with a touch of wind often pushes birds into unexpected places. Such was the case yesterday morning when I was startled to find a small flock of Cedar Waxwings on Owl Avenue.  In addition to the waxwings, there are still lots of Broad-Winged Hawks taking some time out from their migration to hunt in the Bog.

Today’s weather is a bummer for the Hawk Ridge annual festival … heavy fog, occasional drizzle and strong winds off Lake Superior don’t do wonders for birding. I live about one mile below Hawk Ridge. I have had a constant stream of migrating Blue Jays all day long in my feeders.

For those of you waiting to purchase my new book via Amazon (rather than my own web site), everything should be ready on Amazon by Monday at the latest.

Cedar Waxwings in the Bog (a first for me)

Broad-Winged Hawk