Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Another Warbler

My husband saw a "new" bird outside.  I got my camera and sat on the deck for quite a while.  I was just about ready to call it quits when a Yellow-throated Warbler flew to a nearby tree.


Could you turn just a little?




Yes, that's perfect.



We are on the cusp of the Yellow-throated Warbler's summer habitat.  I have heard from others that in the past they were fairly common around here.  As more woodlands were developed there were fewer and fewer sightings.  Isn't that the way it always seems to go?

At any rate, we were delighted to see this lovely little bird.  We saw him for two days and I suspect he is moving  further west.  After I took the photographs, the bird flew to the very top of the tree and sang his little heart out.  Perhaps because there was no answering call, he decided there might be more females elsewhere.  Too bad.  I would have loved having him around a bit longer.
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14 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    What a beautiful warbler! We had a flock of some warblers, as yet unidentified, fly through over the weekend. Beautiful little yellow things flitting quickly through the trees. Always glad to catch a glimpse.

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  2. RudeeApril 20, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    He's a beauty. Too bad he didn't get an answer to his song.

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  3. ChrissykatApril 20, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    VERY cool! Always fun to add a new bird to your "life list!" Nice pix too!

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  4. Busy Bee SuzApril 20, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    He is gorgeous!!!!!

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  5. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    Darn! Moving west? Go EAST, young warbler! I want to see you; you're beautiful!

    Your hubby is a bird person, too?

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  6. GeorgeApril 20, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    This is a beautiful warbler. Hopefully he will come this far west so we can enjoy the sight and sound of him.

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  7. KBApril 21, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    That is an absolutely gorgeous warbler! Thanks for being so patient and getting such great photo.

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  8. troutbirderApril 21, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    He is a beauty all right. We're still awaiting the big migration although I did see a couple of "butter butts" earlier this week.

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  9. Appalachian LadyApril 21, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Great photo of a wonderful warbler. I have seen this one once or twice too around here.

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  10. carolina nanaApril 21, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Such a pretty bird,I've never seen one of those over here in Henderson county at least at my house.
    have a blessed day

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  11. NCmountainwomanApril 22, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Thanks for your comments, everyone!

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  12. Dawn FineApril 22, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    This is a beautiful bird. Still looking for one around here.

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  13. RuthApril 25, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    You managed to get excellent photos of your beautiful bird.

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  14. 100 Thoughts of LoveApril 26, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    i have never seen a warbler,....very beautiful!

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