Oops. Should have read my post over before sending. The Waxwings may be common along the river, but they are not Common Waxwings! They are Cedar Waxwings, of course. Also, I should have checked for ticks on my clothing from time to time while I was birding. I found two ticks attached to me when I got home.

George Heleker
Bellingham,Wa.
earthman1950 at msn.com