Yellow cedar is heavier about 30/31 lbs.cu.ft. and is the most durable of the woods listed . I would go with the lightest weight wood myself which is Eastern white cedar. Its your choice. Good Luck

: I've been thinking about what cedar to use on my night heron. I don't
: particularly want to use wrc, but was thinking more along the lines of
: northern, eastern white, or alaska yellow cedar. Could someone help me
: narrow down my list to one species? Tell me the downfalls/pluses of each.
: Thank you very much