Carey
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Activity 3. I used Merlin to search for birds likely to be found in my area today (March 4) that are unknown to me. A Gyrfalcon is apparently possible to be found in my area but noted also as uncommon. I love the initial description of the Gyrfalcon in Merlin; Stocky beast of a falcon. A Northern Shrike, Horned Lark, Snow Bunting and Common Redpoll are the other four I learned about.
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Activity 4 - My favorite bird is the Bohemian Waxwing. A Bohemian waxwing is about the size of a robin with a square tipped tail and a crest on its head. Overall it has a buffy gray tone with a black mask and red/rust coloured head. It can most easily be distinguished from the Cedar Waxwing by its rusty colouring under the tail; Cedar waxwing has white colouring under its tail. Where I live in southwest Alberta, they can more likely be found in the non breeding season. They are commonly found in large flocks in fall devouring any berries left on the plants especially serviceberry and juniper where I live. In winter they tend toward smaller flocks and range further for food. They make a high pitched trill sound.
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