IEEE Spectrum author Robert N. Charette shared observations about waxwing behavior during a recent feature. Charette noted that waxwings reliably visit a set of crab apple trees in winter, a pattern he has observed over time. This consistent behavior, he explained, occurs like clockwork, with the birds arriving to eat the apples.
Charette's account was accompanied by photographs taken by Ginny Wisor and himself, capturing the moment in late January. The piece, part of a series of opinion pieces, highlights the author's deep engagement with nature and his role as a long-time contributor to IEEE Spectrum. The article was published in the August 2026 issue of ComputingAIMagazine, under the 'Opinion Fridays With Bob' section.
Harry Goldstein, the editor in chief of IEEE Spectrum, authored the piece. Source: ieee
