Bohemian Waxwing in February
Where bohemian waxwings are in February, whether they are nesting, and the best foods to offer right now.
February in the Bohemian Waxwing's year
February still feels like deep winter, but days are lengthening and the first stirrings of the breeding season begin — resident birds start singing on mild mornings and some early nesters are already claiming territories. Late-winter storms can be the hardest feeding days of the year.
For the Bohemian Waxwing specifically, February is a winter month of relative routine, with the species settled into its seasonal pattern across its range. Across the 40 states and provinces where bohemian waxwings occur, what the bird is doing this month depends heavily on latitude — the details below break it down by band.
Where bohemian waxwings are in February
- Southern states
- absent
- Mid-latitudes
- winter visitor
- Northern states & Canada
- absent
In February, bohemian waxwings are absent in the South, winter visitor across the mid-latitudes, and absent in the northern states and Canada. That north–south split is the defining feature of this month: where you live changes which version of this bird you're looking at.
Nesting in February
Bohemian waxwings are not nesting in February. The season runs June–July at mid-latitudes.
Outside the nesting season, bohemian waxwings put their energy into feeding and flocking rather than territory and young — which is exactly what makes them easier to watch and attract this month.
What to feed in February
- Mountain-ash, crabapple and juniper fruit
Irruptive winter flocks strip berry trees bare in a morning; plant mountain-ash and crabapple to host them.
Don't let feeders run empty during late-winter storms; birds burn enormous energy staying warm. This is also the month to clean and repair nest boxes before early nesters move in.
Full Bohemian Waxwing diet guide → · Best feeder for bohemian waxwings →
Watching bohemian waxwings this month
Bohemian waxwings are settled and predictable in February, which makes this a good month to learn the bird's routine — same feeders, same perches, same times of day.
The state guides below show exactly where in your region bohemian waxwings are expected this month and which native plants hold them in a yard.
Bohemian Waxwing month by month
Bohemian Waxwing by state
Frequently asked
Where are bohemian waxwings in February?
In February, bohemian waxwings are absent in the South, winter visitor across mid-latitudes and absent in the North.
Do bohemian waxwings nest in February?
No — bohemian waxwings typically nest June through July at mid-latitudes.
What do bohemian waxwings eat in February?
Mountain-ash, crabapple and juniper fruit.
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
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.