Mountain Ash

Pine Grosbeak Feeding Observation

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Recently I saw mentioned that Pine Grosbeaks prefer the seeds and often don’t eat the whole berries when foraging on Mountian Ash (Sorbus aucuparia) berries. This is contrast to American Robins, Varied Thrushes, and Bohemian Waxwings – other species seen around here that eat the whole fruit. I have seen Pine Grosbeaks eating Mountain Ash … Read more

Bohemian Waxwings

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Bohemian Waxwing

Rowan and I were riding down Biorka Street and approaching the intersection with Park Street when I heard a chirring call that sounded familiar. It took me a moment to locate the birds crossing the street above and in front of me to land in the top of a spruce tree. The light and angle … Read more

14 December Photos: Mountain Snow and Bohemian Waxwings

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Bohemian Waxwing

I went to Swan Lake this morning before picking Rowan up from preschool. Connor and I went to Swan Lake then I walked through Totem Park this afternoon. Weather: It was quite windy throughout the day. Winds were blowing from the east and southeast. There was little rain. Swan Lake is still 90% or more … Read more