By Colleen Grzan, werc@werc-ca.org
GOOD NEWS! One day after posting this blog, we found a flock in Gilroy. The Waxwing was released under a berry-bearing tree and flew off with several other Waxwings! Thanks to all of you who called us.
If you live in Morgan Hill or Gilroy and currently have a flock of Cedar Waxwings in your yard or nearby, please call 779-9372 right away.
When this gorgeous bird arrived at WERC a few weeks ago, she was very weak and unable to fly. With a proper diet of berries and insects, she has regained her health, can now fly very well, and is ready for release. The problem is that Cedar Waxwings are nomadic birds, gathering in large flocks for several days to eat the berries on a tree (such as toyon, pyracantha, and mulberry), then suddenly moving on to another area. This bird needs to join an existing flock before they fly off elsewhere. The species is very social and non-territorial, and they will welcome her to their family. Can you help her?