In response to Bill's question about waxwings on the ground, this may
(or may not) explain the presence of some "grounded" waxwings:

site:www.hiltonpond.org ticks

Renee



    " Second, I would like to pass along some generalizations made by some of
Ohio's respected ornithologists of the past, to see if modern observers
can verify or contradict them. Please offer informed comments pro or con
on the following:
      1. Have you ever seen a cedar waxwing spend more than a brief period on
the ground?

Thanks for any first-hand reflections,
Bill Whan
Columbus

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