The Waxwing is a small bird which gets its name from the red spots on its wingtips.
Flock of waxwings sitting on the trees among dry rowan berries . These birds are sociable at all seasons, and it is rare to see just one waxwing. Derek C 0; 15 Dec 2016 10:27 PM ; In reply to Derek C: Sorry Skua the reply was meant for you.... senior moment! A starling-sized bird, the waxwing is one of the UK's most exotic-looking birds, with a large, orangey-pink crest. With thin, lisping cries, flocks of Cedar Waxwings descend on berry-laden trees and hedges, to flutter among the branches as they feast. It does not breed in the UK, but is a winter visitor from Northern Europe and can be spotted in flocks on bushes full of berries - it isn't fussy where the bushes are and frequents towns, car parks and gardens. Listen out and the sound might lead you to a flock, or draw attention to a bird passing overhead. I'm from the canadian prairies and I get shocked when they show up every now and then. Occasionally a line of waxwings perched on a branch will pass a berry back and forth, from bill to bill, until one of them swallows it. A group of Cedar Waxwings is called an "ear-full" or a "museum". Cedar waxwings are also known as the southern waxwing, Canada robin, cedar bird, cherry bird, or recellet. Waxwings have a distinctive call: a pleasant, rolling trill like the tinkling of a small bell. Cedar waxwing inhabits deciduous, coniferous and mixed forests, areas near the streams, grasslands and open fields. 5 months ago. Recently, a flock of Cedar Waxwings spent a few days in my backyard and it was the perfect opportunity to capture a few images of these handsome birds and to study some of their behaviors. Birds and branches silhouettes on blue cloudy background. The flock i saw flying resembled a flock of Starlings. Cedar waxwing is a type of songbird that belongs to the waxwing family. Are you seeing Waxwings flying suddenly into your thoughts? Read the latest Anglia stories, Birdwatchers flock to catch a glimpse of waxwings on ITV News, videos, stories and all the latest Anglia news
When the birds come over in larger numbers, it is called an irruption, or ‘waxwing winter’ among nature lovers, and the birds could stay until March. It can be found in North, Central and South America. There is know doubt you could very easily mistake a flock of Waxwing for Starlings, so Sue you could have seen Waxwing. A treat to find in your binocular viewfield, the Cedar Waxwing is a silky, shiny collection of brown, gray, and lemon-yellow, accented with a subdued crest, rakish black mask, and brilliant-red wax droplets on the wing feathers. This similarity gave the bird the name Waxwing. Cedar waxwings fly at 40 km/h (25 mph) and fly at an altitude of 610 m (2,000 ft). There are few birds that I see where I live that are as striking as these birds with there black masked eye bands and beautiful coloured plumage. If so, then you are being sent some message by this small bird and you must listen to what it is saying. It also visits towns and suburban areas where people cultivate ornamental bushes that produce delicious berries (source of food). In fall these birds gather by the hundreds to eat berries, filling the air with their high, thin, whistles.