Tag Archives: warblers

A Winter Wanderer

Posted on February 12, 2020 by

I know they say that “Not all who wander are lost” – but I think this Yellow-throated Warbler who dropped in this afternoon might have been. These striking little birds are usually only seen in this area during the summer … Continue reading →

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Slightly Sleety

Posted on February 7, 2020 by

I was hoping for a snowy morning today, but instead got slightly sleety! The weather seemed to make the birds rather antsy (they are spoiled to our mild southern winters!) and they wasted no time showing up to gobble food … Continue reading →

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Curious and Glorious

Posted on January 24, 2020 by

Many of my backyard birds (like the Red-bellied Woodpecker and Blue Jay below) are curious creatures that show up ready to explore the area in search of peanuts… …but the Pine Warblers this time of year are positively glorious, mini-masterpieces … Continue reading →

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Accents of Autumn

Posted on November 24, 2019 by

I admire those folks who just seem to have a knack for interior decorating…the kind who are able to transform their homes to somehow coordinate with the colors of the season. While I lay no claim to such creative talent, … Continue reading →

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The Flavor of February: Winter Warblers

Posted on February 7, 2019 by

The winter season tends to hold a lot of backyard bird activity, so I thought over the course of this month, I’d spotlight some of the birds that have been showing up…sort of give you “The Flavor of February.” How … Continue reading →

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A Welcome Weekend Warbler

Posted on August 26, 2018 by

A Hooded Warbler, who is not a common visitor to my backyard, showed up over the weekend. While this fellow was a delight to look at, he was difficult to photograph!  Flighty and flitty, he stayed at the edge of … Continue reading →

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Sunset Sip

Posted on May 11, 2018 by

This vibrant Pine Warbler showed up for a sip of water in the early evening hours. The setting sun highlighted his feathers, lending them an even gleamier golden glow than usual. Having this guy around always brightens my day. 🙂

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Singing in the Sunlight

Posted on November 18, 2017 by

Loved the way the morning light was casting a glow on this songster.

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A Back-up Plan

Posted on October 21, 2017 by

My original plan for today had been to head back to Red Top Mountain so Tucker could romp in the lake, but my back decided to go into a bit of a spasm so I opted for a back-up plan … Continue reading →

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First Signs of Fall

Posted on September 22, 2017 by

In my backyard, one of the first signs of fall is the return of the Pine Warblers to the feeders. The color tones of these birds (especially the males) is a perfect match for the golden leaves of autumn. It’s … Continue reading →

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