Palm Warbler, Dendroica palmarum: Viera Wetland, Florida
While I was at the Viera Wetlands last week I was reminded
that spring migration is close at hand.
While driving around the berms of the wetlands I came upon this Palm
Warbler. Palm Warblers are winter
residents of Florida, but this handsome fellow was already molting into his
breeding plumage.
In about a month Palm Warblers, along with another thirty warbler
species will be winging through Alabama to their northern nesting grounds. Each will be adorned in their splendid
breeding plumage, looking the best that they will have all year. By mid May, many will congregate on the south
shore of Lake Erie to rest and refuel as they move northward. I’m looking forward to a spring of warbler
shooting and with this Palm, I’ve started a month early.
Nikon D800 in DX format, Nikkor 500mm f4, 1/1,600 second @
f8, Window mounted lens, Van used as blind
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