Bohemian Waxwings in Yukon
When bohemian waxwings are present in Yukon, when they nest, which native Yukon plants feed them, and how to host them in a Canada 0a–1b yard.
- Status in Yukon
- Summer breeder
- Nesting window
- July
- Broods
- 1 per season
- Hardiness zones
- Canada 0a–1b
When to expect bohemian waxwings in Yukon
Bohemian Waxwings are summer residents in Yukon, arriving shortly before nesting begins in July and leaving after the young are independent.
Subarctic continental with mountains, boreal forest and Arctic tundra in the north.
Nesting in Yukon
Across Yukon, bohemian waxwings typically nest from July. Plan around that window: June for setup, July for clean-out.
Short summers with nearly 24-hour daylight.
- Bohemian Waxwings don't use nest boxes. Keep dense native shrubs and trees such as pin cherry, chokecherry, red-osier dogwood for nest sites.
- Delay heavy pruning of shrubs until after July.
Native Yukon plants that attract bohemian waxwings
Of the regional native plants we track for Yukon, these 7 provide food or cover bohemian waxwings use:
Fast-growing northern cherry with midsummer fruit.
Dark summer fruit and heavy caterpillar load.
White fruit and red winter stems; good thicket cover.
Red fruit persists until late winter when other food is gone.
Saskatoon berries ripen in early summer.
Low evergreen with winter-persistent red fruit.
Arctic berry that survives under snow into spring.
Feeding bohemian waxwings through the Yukon year
- Top foods: Raisins, Chopped apple.
- In Yukon's summer: offer water and insect foods; natural food is abundant.
Full diet breakdown for bohemian waxwings · Best feeder for bohemian waxwings
Frequently asked
Are bohemian waxwings in Yukon year-round?
No. Bohemian Waxwings are summer breeders in Yukon and leave for the winter.
When do bohemian waxwings nest in Yukon?
Nesting in Yukon typically runs July, with 1 per season. Clutches are 3–7 eggs, incubated for 13–14 days.
What native plants attract bohemian waxwings in Yukon?
Pin cherry, Chokecherry, Red-osier dogwood, Highbush cranberry, Western serviceberry, Bearberry, Crowberry are native plants in Yukon that provide food or cover for bohemian waxwings.
Bohemian Waxwings in other regions
Other backyard birds in Yukon
Sources
- Bohemian Waxwing — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Bohemian Waxwing life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Bohemian Waxwing — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
- eBird region overview and bar charts — Yukon
- Plant Hardiness Zones of Canada — Natural Resources Canada
- Audubon Native Plants Database
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.