Thursday, May 21, 2009

A Few Warblers and a Tanager

It's been a tough year for seeking out warblers after my initial early finds. The forests have leafed out and closed their windows. A few I have found have been in my car as I drive by. I feel pretty lucky just to have these:



Pine Warbler









I've been looking for this guy all spring, concentrating on him in particular for a few weeks. Rattlin Antler told me of his siting and I was lucky enough that he showed up, just as I was leaving. He kept a distance though, unlike when Rattlin spotted him.



He took off pretty quickly, and out of sight.





Yellow Warbler



These guys always look happy to me!

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7 comments:

  1. ChrisMay 21, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    This is an excellent series!! I love the one landing on the branch, you pushed the button at the right time and it is so sharp. Congrats!

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  2. Craig GlennMay 21, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    oh Hannibal, just more photographic evidence of your great talent! They are beautiful and the shots are awesome.

    Craig Glenn

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  3. TinaMay 21, 2009 at 3:06 PM

    Hannibal,
    What a nice collection of photos! Always love action shots rather than sitting ones..but I take what I can get..
    So glad you got to see the Scarlet Tanager..he is a striking bird to see among all those greens leaves!

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  4. Aunt "B's" BackyardMay 21, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    Your story is, oh, so true! The last shot of the Yellow Warbler is my favorite! No matter how we get them,it's just so nice to see them.
    Have fun!

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  5. The BirdladyMay 21, 2009 at 7:05 PM

    Well, they make it up in quality!

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  6. EveMay 26, 2009 at 12:28 PM

    Congrats on the Tanager Hannibal. And the Yellow Warbler is my old favorite.

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  7. MarshaMay 27, 2009 at 3:35 PM

    I would love to be able to see a scarlet tanager - such a pretty red! All the warblers are such sweet little things and it is so fun to come and visit to see what you have shown.

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