The huge flock of Bohemian Waxwings continues to move around about ten miles north of Duluth. Today the birds had descended upon an old berry / crabapple farm. When I first found the birds this morning, it was gloomy with a snow squall in progress. Three hours later when a weather front had blown through, the temperature has drop from 33F to 14F along with a 25 mph wind and sun. Not really sure how many waxwings are in the total flock, but it is over 1,000 birds. A few years ago the Bohemian Waxwing was my nemesis bird, and I could not find even one individual. I never expected to see a flock this big in my life. The invasion from Canada of Boreal Birds continues (sorry Don … no Boreal Owls!).

Eating some Crabapples

Sloppy Seconds (eating fruit that has fallen onto the snow)

Bohemian Waxwings Wing Markings (Cedar Waxwings do not have yellow on their wings, and they are smaller)

Early Morning (small part of flock … maximize photo to see crabapple tree in foreground with waxwings)

Flock on the move (morning and afternoon … video link one and two for email subscribers)