Michigan wildlife
Cedar Waxwing (flock)
Bombycilla cedrorum
Feeds almost exclusively on fruit, especially serviceberries and cherries.
See the Cedar Waxwing (flock) up close
Best months
Sep · Oct · Nov
Best viewed during early morning or late afternoon in fall when flocks actively feed on berries; check eBird for recent reports near orchards.
Where to look
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (orchard country)Warren Dunes State Park
Conservation status
Common fall migrant and winter resident, breeds locally
Good to know
What is the best time of year to see cedar waxwings in Michigan?
Fall (September to November) is best when flocks gather at berry-rich orchards.
Do cedar waxwings eat only berries?
They primarily eat fruit, but also consume insects during the breeding season.
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