Article describing the experiences of caring for six baby birds, including a grosbeak, four flickers, and a cedar waxwing. Submitted to the Oregon Journal newspaper.
This manuscript begins with explaining how bird names are chosen and that it is often connected to food habits or a distinguishing feature of the plumage. In the case of the cedar waxwing, it is named for its fondness for cedar berries and that the tips of its wings look like ceiling wax. The documents goes on to point out the peculiarity of the bird being classified as a song bird as they do not have song. Other topics include where the birds can be found and other similar species.
Three young cedar waxwings being fed in the hands of an unidentified man. Note on negative envelope indicates that the image might have been taken by Olaus Murie.
Three young cedar waxwings being fed in the hands of an unidentified man. Note on negative envelope indicates that the image might have been taken by Olaus Murie.
Three young cedar waxwings being fed in the hands of an unidentified man. Note on negative envelope indicates that the image might have been taken by Olaus Murie.