Cedar Waxwings in Newfoundland and Labrador
When cedar waxwings are present in Newfoundland and Labrador, when they nest, which native Newfoundland and Labrador plants feed them, and how to host them in a Canada 0a–6b yard.
- Status in Newfoundland and Labrador
- Summer breeder
- Nesting window
- July–August
- Broods
- 1–2 per season
- Hardiness zones
- Canada 0a–6b
When to expect cedar waxwings in Newfoundland and Labrador
Cedar Waxwings are summer residents in Newfoundland and Labrador, arriving shortly before nesting begins in July and leaving after the young are independent. Through the season they feed on serviceberry, cherry and mulberry fruit.
Cool maritime on the island of Newfoundland; subarctic in Labrador.
Nesting in Newfoundland and Labrador
Across Newfoundland and Labrador, cedar waxwings typically nest from July–August. Nest site: loose cup in tree forks, often late June. Females lay 2–6 eggs, incubate for 11–13 days, and young leave the nest after 14–18 days.
Cool summers; nesting often starts in June.
- Cedar Waxwings don't use nest boxes. Keep dense native shrubs and trees such as winterberry, pin cherry, chokecherry for nest sites.
- Delay heavy pruning of shrubs until after August.
Native Newfoundland and Labrador plants that attract cedar waxwings
Of the regional native plants we track for Newfoundland and Labrador, these 8 provide food or cover cedar waxwings use:
Deciduous holly holding red fruit into mid-winter.
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.
Waxy fruit carries Yellow-rumped Warblers through coastal winters.
Orange berry clusters feed waxwings and robins into winter.
Low evergreen with winter-persistent red fruit.
Feeding cedar waxwings through the Newfoundland and Labrador year
Waxwings wander in flocks after fruit crops and rarely use feeders — fruiting natives and water are the draw.
- Best foods: Fresh or frozen berries.
- In Newfoundland and Labrador's summer: offer water and insect foods; natural food is abundant.
Full diet breakdown for cedar waxwings · Best feeder for cedar waxwings
Frequently asked
Are cedar waxwings in Newfoundland and Labrador year-round?
No. Cedar Waxwings are summer breeders in Newfoundland and Labrador and leave for the winter.
When do cedar waxwings nest in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Nesting in Newfoundland and Labrador typically runs July–August, with 1–2 per season. Clutches are 2–6 eggs, incubated for 11–13 days.
What native plants attract cedar waxwings in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Winterberry, Pin cherry, Chokecherry, Red-osier dogwood, Highbush cranberry, Bayberry, Mountain ash, Bearberry are native plants in Newfoundland and Labrador that provide food or cover for cedar waxwings.
Cedar Waxwings in other regions
Other backyard birds in Newfoundland and Labrador
Sources
- Cedar Waxwing — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Cedar Waxwing life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Cedar Waxwing — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
- eBird region overview and bar charts — Newfoundland and Labrador
- 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.