Warblers Part 1 focused on the Warblers that we see pretty regularly in our home birding area - Maryland and the Mid-Atlantic. Since Warblers make incredible journeys across the US from their warm winter homes in Latin and South America and the Caribbean to as far as northern Canada for breeding, we really do have to travel to see many types that do not just stop here.
Canada Warbler
There are 4 “flyways” across the US. These are the routes that these tiny birds take every year to find their mates for breeding and nesting. And, then, find their way back home for the winter. During migration - both Spring and Fall - you can watch the movement through the country at Birdcast.info.
Galveston, TX is a major stopping point for Warblers traveling across the Gulf. Most of the following were found on either High Island - just east of Galveston on the coast or Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge - a bit farther inland.
Black Throated Green Warbler
Chestnut Sided Warbler
Orange Crowned Warbler
Bay Breasted Warbler
Magnolia Warbler
Tennessee Warbler
Kentucky Warbler
I think the farthest west we found a warbler that we had never seen before was in Moab, UT. She was singing SO pretty, I will never forget it. If you look closely, she has a little patch of brown on the top of her head.
Lucy’s Warbler
Next week, still more warblers! I will even show you the one species that was DE-Classified as a Warbler.
I think it is totally amazing that all of these little birds come and go from our trees and most of the time we have no idea they are even there. I hope my Warbler posts are giving you an appreciation of the variety of this type of bird.
Some warblers travel through the area and others stay for a while, so Steve and I will continue to search high and low for these wonderful little guys.
Have a great week!
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