Oregon wildlife
Cedar Waxwing
Bombycilla cedrorum
Nomadic flocks often follow ripening fruit across the valley.
See the Cedar Waxwing up close
Best months
Mar · Apr · May
Best in early morning when flocks feed in blooming fruit trees; always confirm recent sightings via eBird or local reports.
Where to look
William L. Finley National Wildlife RefugeTualatin River National Wildlife Refuge
Conservation status
Common but nomadic; check local fruit crops
Good to know
Why do cedar waxwings often appear in spring apple orchards?
They come for the blossoms' insects and small fruits left from fall, but also for petals and buds in early spring.
Are cedar waxwings year-round residents in Oregon?
They are present year-round in mild areas, but numbers swell during spring and fall migrations as they follow fruit.
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