Bohemian Waxwing

Got a chance for a brief walk on this cold, but sunny afternoon. Headed out to Reifel and was surprised at being the only visitor there when I pulled into the parking lot. Three Red-breasted Sapsuckers had been seen earlier in the day so I started off down the east dyke trail in search of them. Unfortunately there was no sign of Sapsuckers,

Northern Saw-whet Owl
Northern Saw-whet Owl

… but there was one Northern Saw-whet Owl sleeping away the day.

Other visitors did eventually show up and one couple I met up with along the centre dyke trail had spotted a group of Bohemian Waxwing.

Bohemian Waxwing
Bohemian Waxwing

They had counted eight birds busy feeding on the crab apple.

Bohemian Waxwing
Bohemian Waxwing

They were some distance away, but I was not going to complain as it has been awhile since I have seen/photographed Bohemian Waxwing here.