There was an adult Bohemian Waxwing in a flock of 40 Cedar Waxwings today around noon at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum (near Chanhassen), specifically at the winterberry plantings near the willow/hydrangea/winterberry parking area, 1.3 miles from the start of 3-Mile Drive. For over an hour waxwings, including the Bohemian at least 5 times, flew nearly continuously in small groups from the willows across the road to the winterberry bushes, where they gorged on the bright red berries, then flew back west. Although the waxwings weren't present later in the afternoon (2:30), the bushes are still loaded with berries so perhaps the flock will return.
Bruce A. Fall Minneapolis
