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During summer in Alaska and western Canada, scattered Bohemian Waxwings may be seen perching on spruce tops and flying out to catch insects in mid-air. In winter these same birds become sociable nomads, with large flocks wandering the northwest in search of berries. Sometimes they stray as far east as New England, but in most areas their numbers are quite variable from year to year. The name 'Bohemian' reflects their unconventional and seemingly carefree lifestyle. However, in some cities in the prairie provinces of Canada, Bohemian Waxwings can be found by the thousands every winter, no doubt lured by the plantings of mountain-ash and other fruiting trees.
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