Lawrence's Warbler a Lifer 9/6

The Warbler wasn't identified until later in the day.  The Lawrence's Warbler is a hybrid of the Golden-winged and Blue-winged Warbler which are both fairly rare. (The Golden-wing is threatened.)  Blue-wings nest along the Mississippi and the Golden-wings nest north of the Mississippi River to the NW corner the state.   

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Blue-winged  (Gunnar's 5/15 2013)  

             Golden-winged   (9/3 2018) 

Goldenwings and Northern Parula 9/5

Northern Parulas 

Black-throated Green, and Friends 9/4

The male Black-throated Green made a debut this fall and he is stunning. The Warbler flock today had a Canada, Nashville, Magnolia, Bay-breasted, Black and White, and Tennessee   Also visiting was Red-breasted Nuthatch and a House Wren.

Nashville, Tennessee and Magnolia Warblers 9/3

September 3rd has proved to be a great day for birding in our backyard.

Nashville, Tennessee

Nashvilles

 Tennessees
Nashville, Tennessee (below)

Magnolias  

Wilson's Warbler 9/3

  Wilson's Warbler have a bright yellow face and underparts, but my clue is its black cap.       

Swainson Thrush Up-close In the Stream 9-3

Woodland Thrushes are secretive and are seldom seen unlike the familiar American Robin.  Grateful this Swainson Thrush came down to our stream.