This male Bay-breasted warbler, in fine breeding plumage, was migrating through our area last spring. Given the amount of red in his cap, I believe he is a mature bird. Their population is very dependant on the caterpillars of the spruce budworm and other insect infestations and their numbers rise and fall accordingly. They are a little easier to photograph than other warblers as they move about the branches and show themselves a bit more readily.
February 16, 2017 at 11:56 am
Really beautiful shots, especially the top one – the colours are really magnificent.
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February 16, 2017 at 12:07 pm
Thank you very much.
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February 12, 2017 at 3:17 pm
What a beautiful capture of a handsome bird! The photos even convey the feeling of spring!
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February 12, 2017 at 4:13 pm
Thank you Eliza. These warblers have extraordinary colouring. As for spring, I’m counting the days:)
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February 12, 2017 at 1:04 pm
That is one bird I’d love to see migrating through New Hampshire. I know they pass through but I’ve not been lucky. Love the photo.
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February 12, 2017 at 1:47 pm
Thank you. We keep returning to the same area during migration time, eventually you do get lucky!
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February 12, 2017 at 10:27 am
Great pics. I have a spot reserved on my Life List for this fella. I grew up in the Great Lakes region, but by the time my skills evolved to the ‘warbler’ level I was gone. Only to read later that I was just miles away from some great spots……another reason to go back. Just not in the winter 😎
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February 12, 2017 at 1:45 pm
Thank you. They are well worth the time, good luck!
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February 11, 2017 at 11:44 pm
These are wonderful shots – what a beauty!
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February 12, 2017 at 8:32 am
Thank you!
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February 11, 2017 at 10:20 pm
Love the bottom picture!
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February 11, 2017 at 10:43 pm
Thank you!
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February 11, 2017 at 3:02 pm
Isn’t this a sweet one!!! Nice clear photo too.
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February 11, 2017 at 4:54 pm
Thank you! It is a beautiful little bird.
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February 11, 2017 at 2:54 pm
What a little beauty!
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February 11, 2017 at 4:53 pm
😊
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February 11, 2017 at 11:07 am
Lovely bird with head and chest feathers to match
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February 11, 2017 at 1:51 pm
They are handsome!
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February 11, 2017 at 11:07 am
Wow, I’ve never seen or heard of them. Nice
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February 11, 2017 at 1:51 pm
Thank you. Last spring was the first time I had seen them. I hope they’ll be back!
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February 11, 2017 at 8:49 am
Gorgeous! What I would give to see one of his species with my own eyes. I always seem to be where he’s not during spring migration. Persistence will pay off, and borrowing words of the wicked witch of Oz, ‘I’ll get you, my Pretty!’
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February 11, 2017 at 10:16 am
Thank you. I found myself in the right place at the right time😊
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February 11, 2017 at 8:16 am
What a cutie. We don’t have them round these parts. 🙂
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February 11, 2017 at 10:14 am
Thank you!
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February 11, 2017 at 7:34 am
Lovely shots with the beautiful evergreen branches to accent the bird. He is quite a beauty.
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February 11, 2017 at 8:08 am
Thank you. Pleased you like them.
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February 11, 2017 at 6:01 am
Beautiful captures of this lovely bird!
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February 11, 2017 at 8:04 am
Thanks very much!
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February 11, 2017 at 5:11 am
That second one is hilarious, looks like he’s about to tell you off. I have noticed some birds and ducks get nosy when they hear the shutter clicks.
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February 11, 2017 at 8:03 am
He does have a challenging expression😊
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February 11, 2017 at 5:06 am
Beautiful bird!
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February 11, 2017 at 2:18 am
Beautiful! You’re so lucky to get such a variety of warblers!
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February 11, 2017 at 8:01 am
Thank you. Yes we are!
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February 11, 2017 at 2:07 am
What an attractive looking bird.
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