Waxwings in Poland
When the Waxwing (Bombycilla garrulus) is present in Poland, when it nests, and which native Poland plants supply the food it depends on.
- Status in Poland
- Winter visitor
- Nesting season
- Does not breed here
- Size
- 18 cm, 55 g
When to expect waxwings in Poland
The Waxwing reaches Poland for the winter from breeding grounds further north and east. Cold, snowy winters; large numbers of northern finches and thrushes move through.
Temperate continental, colder towards the east.
Native Poland plants for waxwings
Of the native plants we track for Poland, these 8 provide food the Waxwing uses:
Haws feed thrushes all winter; spring blossom supports hundreds of insect species.
Orange-red berries are a magnet for Blackbirds, thrushes and Waxwings from August.
Late-winter berries when little else is left, plus dense nesting cover.
Late-summer berries taken by Blackcaps and thrushes.
Thorny cover that protects nests; early blossom for insects.
Hips persist into winter for thrushes and finches.
Translucent red berries in autumn.
Pink-orange fruit eaten by Robins and thrushes.
Feeding in the garden
Berries — rowan, cotoneaster and apples.
- Best foods: Apples.
- Rarely uses feeders.
- Irrupts every few winters; check supermarket car parks with rowans.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked
Are waxwings in Poland all year?
No. The Waxwing is a winter visitor to Poland and breeds further north or east.
Which native plants help waxwings in Poland?
Hawthorn, Rowan, Ivy, Elder, Blackthorn, Dog rose, Guelder rose, Spindle are native to Poland and provide food or cover the Waxwing uses.
Waxwings in other countries
Other garden birds in Poland
Sources
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.