A dozen or so warblers swarming around my mulberry tree prompted me to search for a possible rarity among the tree debris left by
a windstorm earlier in the month. I was rewarded with good looks at Bay-breasted, Chestnut-sided and Wilson's Warblers. But the highlight definitely was a Mourning Warbler. The first year female was a little challenging to identify but it stood still long enough for me to get some photos. Shoot first ID later. It is a new addition to the yard list which now is up to 171 species.
Here are some of the other warblers that were present today.
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| Ovenbird |
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| Wilson's Warbler |
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| Bay-breasted Warbler |
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| Chestnut-sided Warbler |
Also seen today but not photographed were Magnolia Warbler and American Redstart. Pretty good day for August.
Congratulations, Mark! I never expected an eye ring on a 1st year bird. Looked like the largest Nashville Warbler I ever saw. Well done!
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