Bohemian Waxwings Are Wandering The Front Range

Bohemian waxwings eating berries. Photo by Chris Petrizzo

Bohemian Waxwings are wandering the front range in high numbers this winter, due to an “incursion” that led them to leave their homes in Canada and Alaska.

Bohemian waxwing sitting next to Cedar waxwing. Photo by Chris Petrizzo

Scott Severs and Ruth Carol Cushman search for these berry-loving birds on the CU Campus and along Boulder Creek. Maybe say something like, “For this First Friday in February, we bring you our monthly look at the natural world, on the Nature Almanac.”

Bohemian waxwing with colorful wing detail. Photo by Chris Petrizzo

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Alexis Kenyon

Alexis Kenyon is an experienced radio reporter with more than 15 years of experience creating compelling, sound-rich radio stories for news outlets across the country. Kenyon has master's degrees from the University of California, Berkeley, Graduate School of Journalism in radio broadcast and photojournalism. She has worked in KGNU's news department since 2021 as a reporter, editor, and daily news producer. In all her work, she strives to produce thought-provoking, trustworthy journalism that makes other people's stories feel personal. In addition to audio production, Kenyon runs KGNU's news internship program and oversees the department's digital engagement.