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What We Love: Cedar Waxwings Basking In The Sun

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  • July 13, 2023
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Local Port Hardy photographer caught this shot at Quatse River Estuary

Locals responded to photographer Gutierre Char’s Facebook Post in “Hell Yea Port Hardy” with excitement at seeing this rare find!

“I have seen these birds only once around Port Hardy. I know they are here, but I haven’t seen them very much. Lovely bird.”

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