Cedar waxwing

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: SPRING VISITOR AT LAKE JACUMBA

 

By Miriam Raftery

March 24, 2013 (Jacumba Hot Springs) --I spotted this beautiful crested bird, a cedar waxwing, on a visit to Jacumba Hot Springs last week.  Lake Jacumba, once virtually dry, is now refilled and is a magnet for a wide variety of bird species.

Cedar waxwings are most often found in the northern United States, but can be seen in wooded areas of San Diego County during their spring migration.  They often travel in flocks and are known as the "party animals" of the bird world, since they have been known to feast on fruits and berries until they become intoxicated!


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