Wild Bird Wednesday
We had one warm day last week, so I took advantage of it and went to the botanical garden. As I wandered around one area, I observed a lot of bird activity and went to check it out. The busy little birds I found were Yellow-rumped Warblers. I was happy to find a bench where I could unobtrusively observe, nearly hidden by a Rhododendron. Occasionally, one would stop on a nearby branch before flitting off again.
Yellow-rumped Warbler, male
You can see how it got the name, the small yellow patch on the rump is exposed as he prepares for takeoff.
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Lovely bird. Autumn yellow on the leaves blends with the yellow on its feathers. Blessings to you, Patti…
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It sure does, you’re quite observant, Carol Ann. His stripes and the twiggy branches look a lot alike, too. Camouflage. Blessings to you.
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Hi from Newport News! It’s nice to find other blogger still posting pictures with colorful leaves on the trees. Pretty warbler pictures!
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Thanks, Leticia! Or should I say, Howdy, Neighbor? It’s nice to find bloggers close by. I was surprised to see how many leaves were hanging on as we drove to northern VA this past weekend. They were still quite pretty.
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That little bird moved fast! You were lucky to get that butt shot.
Nancy
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I missed a lot of shots–they are quick!
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A lovely find at your Botanic Garden
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They visit our suet feeder in winter, but they haven’t been here much yet, Margaret. It was good to know they are in the area.
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Around my part of the world, you know it’s winter when the yellow-rumps show up. Love the first image….and the 2nd one with it ‘taking off’…that’s cute.
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I look forward to the winter visitors (not winter itself!) Anni, I imagine you do, too. Thanks!
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How cute. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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Thanks, TBM. We did have a nice time with family. Dinner was delayed until the weekend, our granddaughter returned from a mission trip on Saturday.
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What a great capture! I love being able to see that bit of yellow!
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They’re such sunny little birds, Beth Ann. High energy.
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so very cute! i’ve only been fortunate to see them head through here a couple of times. and none recently.
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Maybe this will be your year, Theresa. I got a Painted Bunting today! A male!
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awesome!!!
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I just love how you know the names of all of these little birdies.
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I have a field guide and look at a lot of birds others post about on their blogs. Eventually, it sticks, Julie. 🙂
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Lovely shot of this little bird 🙂
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Thanks, Arlene. I wondered how long I’d have to sit there, and if I’d come away with any photos of them. They’re so fast!
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I saw it…. saw his little yellow bum!
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Isn’t that the cutest thing, BumbleVee?
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A wonderful way to spend time…relaxing and enjoying the birds who come into view…love your warbler!
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Thanks, Marie. I do enjoy watching them.
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mine have returned for winter and I could not be more excited to see their little yellow butts!!!!!
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They really liven things up out there, Debbie. Glad you have them in your area, too.
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That first photo is fabulous! (The yellow rump is quite striking.)
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Thanks! I love that little yellow rump. It’s easy to identify them when they’re chasing each other around the yard at warp speed. They’re very territorial.
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They’re a cute little bird! You did a great job capturing them. Those fast, small birds are hard to get!
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They are adorable, Trisha. Thanks! They are hard to photograph. I was glad there were so many so I had a lot of opportunities!
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Lovely bird and the falls leaves add to it.
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I was so intent to get a photo of the bird, I didn’t even notice the foliage until afterward, Shirley. That was a bonus!
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Thank you for sharing your splendid warbler images, Patti!
Our winter influx of “Butter Butts” is in full swing and pretty soon we won’t be able to hike without stepping on them!
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I had a Cooper’s Hawk visit this morning (today’s post). I’m pretty sure that’s what sent all the other birds south! 😉
I don’t know how those warblers ever get to eat–they’re always too busy chasing each other. We could use some of that Florida sunshine today.
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