The eye-catching Blue-winged Warbler resembles the Prothonotary Warbler, but differs in habitat preference. In southeastern swamps in summer, this bright golden warbler sings from high in the trees. It is unique among eastern warblers in its habit of nesting in holes in trees, rather than in the open; it will sometimes nest in birdhouses placed close to the water. Brewer's Sparrow. This warbler looks like a bit of spring sunlight with its golden-yellow head and breast set off by blue-gray wings. Bobolink. Worm-eating and Prairie Warblers stood out as the morning's highlights and a singing Kentucky Warbler was icing on the cake. Blue Grosbeak. It is also one of two warblers that build their nests in holes in standing dead trees. This golden ray of light is unique among warblers with its beady black eye and blue-gray wings. It has a white belly and a distinctive small white patch on its wings. Its genus name, Vermivora, means "worm-eating," a somewhat inaccurate description of the bird's insect-based diet. “What are you guys looking at?” was what we heard from people passing by. The blue winged warbler was also not shy. More shots of the Tennessee warbler although we think there were several there. A prothonotary warbler hopping around. Black-throated Gray Warbler. The simple buzzy song of the Blue-winged Warbler is often heard in brushy overgrown fields and thickets in the East during the summer. With only a brief glimpse, however, it may be necessary to take other factors into consideration when identifying a warbler. Look For The MacGillivray’s warbler is a small songbird with a gray head and throat, often with a darker gradation on the upper breast. Golden-winged Warbler - Tarrant Co., May 10, 2017. The brilliant Prothonotary Warbler bounces along branches like a golden flashlight in the dim understory of swampy woodlands. Blue-winged Warbler. Left: Golden-cheeked Warbler (Setophaga chrysoparia) and Right: Black-throated Green Warbler (Setophaga virens) These two warblers are nearly identical from below except for that tiny wash of yellow near the vent on the Black-throated Green Warbler (R). Black-throated Blue Warbler. This weekend was the weekend we all wait for. Broad-billed Hummingbird. Blue Jay. Black-throated Green Warbler . Warblers are active little songsters whose plumages include dramatic combinations of blues, yellows, chestnut, orange, gray, and rich greens. Blue-headed Vireo. Blackpoll Warbler. Blackburnian Warbler. Black-throated Sparrow. Although the bird is not especially shy, it can be a challenge to observe as it forages actively in the dense brush. This striking warbler is in steep decline in PA due to in part to overgrazing by deer that remove dense vegetation for ground nesters. This golden ray of light is unique among warblers with its beady black eye and blue-gray wings. The Warblers arrived and I happened to be in the right spot for their welcoming home party. It has a muted olive-green back and wings and a yellow belly. This genus also includes the closely-related Golden-winged Warbler. Golden-winged Warbler - Tarrant Co., May 7, 2015 I had to take some phone shots of the crowd. Photo by John Allendorf. Look For The black-throated blue warbler is a small bird named for the males’ deeply pigmented plumage. Bonaparte's Gull. Blue-gray Gnatcatcher. It is also one of two warblers that build their nests in holes in standing dead trees. Bohemian Waxwing. "Prothonotary" refers to clerks in the Roman Catholic Church, whose robes were bright yellow. Warbler Watch Identification Guide. Brant. Habitat loss and competition for nest holes are a problem for this species, which is one of only two cavity-nesting North American warblers. The brilliant Prothonotary Warbler bounces along branches like a golden flashlight in the dim understory of swampy woodlands. Photo by Randall Patterson. It also has clear white arches above and below the eye, making it distinguishable from the nearly identical mourning warbler. One of the most striking wood-warblers of North America, the Prothonotary Warbler intrigues and delights those who visit its swampy world. Brewer's Blackbird. What is a Warbler? An adult male has a black throat, face, and flanks that contrast with the rich royal blue of its crown, neck, and back. It is possible to identify many species of warbler by visual clues alone, provided there is a good enough view of the bird to note its distinguishing marks. Blue-winged Teal.