I studied The Sibley Guide to Birds but I'm still not sure what this warbler is, specifically.
We see a lot of warblers here in Florida and have identified many.
But this one flew in to the finch feeder all by his lonesome and he had so much more color throughout his body and head. I can also see the bands of white on his wings. But that still hasn't helped me narrow it down.
He only came one day but I happened to be outside with my little Nikon Coolpix P310. It doesn't have much of a zoom so I cropped some of the photos to give you a better look.
Any of your birders know which warbler he is? I'll update this post if we can ID him! We have lots of birds that migrate through Florida at this time of year so he might have been headed to far away lands!
Eileen identified this sweet bird. I looked up both of the birds she mentioned and decided this must be a Male Pine Warbler. We've seen Pine Warblers on our hikes in the pine forest here in Florida but they were never this brightly colored. It closely resembles the Palm Warbler that Ann mentioned too! But according to this photo and the website All About Birds HERE, he must be a brightly colored Pine Warbler!
Thanks everyone for your help and especially Eileen and Ann! I knew you could do it!
I’m joining Saturday’s critters HERE
Thanks everyone for your help and especially Eileen and Ann! I knew you could do it!
I’m joining Saturday’s critters HERE
and I’d Rather B Birdin’.
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33 comments:
Google Palm Warbler and see if your bird matches. I don't think we have seen this guy here. Many of the warblers come up from Central and South American, lingering here there along the way to get a bite to eat as they head to Canada. Can you imagine that flight? We have a variety of warblers that pass through here, but I've not seen this one, so it may be returning to your feeder. Great photos, by the way. Oh. And look a drab colored female.
Hello, these are beautiful photos and a gorgeous bird. I am tossed between the Pine Warbler and the Yellow-throated Vireo. The bill looks like the Vireo bill, the yellow color and spectacles and a little streaking on the breast look more like the Pine Warbler. Maybe another blogger will be able to tell for sure. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend.
He sure is a pretty little fellow!
I just call them Goldfinches but I am no birder!
Whoever he is, he's cute.
its a beauty!
What a fabulous colour bird ... lovely to see,
All the best Jan
He's a delicate little beauty! I have always liked yellow too, he makes you feel cheerful to look at him. Hope you have been well, my health has gone downhill a bit but I'm adjusting....have a glorious day in the sunny Florida...for me too. We are chilly and grey here today.
Pretty bird! We live in LA, and we're trying to attract finches to our yard. We see them every now and then. Someone told us to get thistle seed, and we did along with a feeder that was supposed to be for finches. They or any bird, ever ate a bite of it.
So what kind of seed do you buy for the finches? We have so many squirrels that eat up almost anything we buy. They hand on the feeders no matter where we put them, but they wouldn't eat the thistle seeds either.
Beautiful bird.
He's a very sweet little bird, name or no name. And you took some great pictures of him.
Fun pics of a colorful little guy! Happy Weekend:@)
My, what a stunning little guy! His coloring is very vibrant and pretty.
Happy weekend! Hugs!
Sweet.
Beautiful!
Definitely a warbler...if it were a vireo as Eileen says, I think the vireos have a much longer more stout beak. And they're not as plumb in the body like a warbler is.
You get an A+ for IDing. I know what a difficult, challenging task it is to get the proper species sometimes. The streaked breast is a good distinctive mark for the Pine W.
For the weekend, I want to send along my thanks and appreciation for sharing your link at I'd Rather B Birdin'.
What a cutie
I'm back....I too said PINE Warbler...NOT palm warbler.
And the reason it's so brightly colored is it's no doubt in breeding coloration.
Diane, It's a pretty bird and if he can sing...all the better. LOL. I just saw a baby robin learning to fly here..that seems so fast. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
Beautiful, just beautiful!! Love that little birdie!
Nancy
xo
He's lovely! Great photos!
Wow - beautiful shots. I've never seen a warbler - glorious color my friend.
Hello!:) What a lovely bright coloured bird visiter.I knew it was a Warbler but wasn't sure which one,... glad you got the ID.:)
Beautiful photos, I love watching the birds
Brenda
Congrats on getting your pretty warbler id'ed. Hope he comes back!
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Great captures of this pretty little bird.
Thanks for sharing this....
Enjoy your week,
Ruby
Such a pretty bright yellow bird, Diane. These are great pictures.
Have a terrific week ahead.
love, ~Sheri
Beautiful warbler; he certainly posed for you. And isn't it wonderful how helpful bloggers are!!
Hi Diane, wow you captured wonderful photos of this beautiful bird. You are very talented with your camera my friend. Loved your recent post too. Some interesting photos of things you have come across and seen in your days.
Loved it!! Have a great day sweet friend and by the way, come for tea anytime and you can wear that hat! haha.
Big Hugs, xo
Diane, I'm sorry that your next post had negative comments. I can't imagine why - I love your pictures. And that parrot is darling!! Your sweet bird reminds me of ones I see in my woods.
I wanted to thank you for your encouraging words on C.R. I feel better now and refreshed enough to return to my homemaking blog. http://www.thegentleartofhomemaking.com
Have a sweet evening!
Pretty little bird. I don't see why one of your posts got negative comments. Keep on posting, friend.
I love the sweet pine warbler you captured in these photos, Diane. It's yellow color makes it really stand out so beautifully! I'm sorry to hear your next post had mean comments, and I think you did the right thing to close the comments to avoid any further aggravation. You always do such upbeat and positive posts and that one was no exception. Hang in there!
So adorable! I saw the tinest bird in my tree this week, no bigger than a humming bird but it was a regular bird. I wonder how often I miss them because they are so small!
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