CELERY FARM: First wave of warblers
April 19, 2008
After trying to photograph some warblers yesterday, I have newfound respect for photographers. The were a yellow-rump and a palm warbler by the Warden's watch -- the first good looks I had this year -- but they would not sit still for a picture.
I like yellow-rumps and palms because they are among the easiest warblers to ID.
The yellow rump has
-- you guessed it.
And the palm warbler has a twitchy rump.
When the more exotic warblers arrive over the next few weeks, I will probably be a tad annoyed when I see so many yellow rumps instead.
But for now, they are harbingers of amazing little birds to come.