This morning I decided to take a run to Whitnall Park in Milwaukee to see if anything was going on with warblers. Warblers had some nice species (14), but in low numbers on each. Warbler species I saw were Prothonotary, Wilson’s, Magnolia, American Redstart, Black and White, Yellow-rumped, Nashville, Northern Parula, Golden-winged, Chestnut-sided, Yellow, Palm, Canada, Common Yellowthroat and Black-throated Blue. Prothonotary was the highlight and Magnolia’s were the most popular. I heard Baltimore Orioles singing all day long. Also present was a Philadelphia Vireo along with common species we are seeing this time of year. Started out mostly sunny, mild temps turning to more clouds in the afternoon. Trees in some places there are leafed out full creating more shade and more places for the birds to be harder to see. It was a challenge today. It was a fun day out with birders and photographers. Images were taken on May 13, 2016.
Prothonotary Warbler
Prothonotary Warbler
Prothonotary Warbler
Prothonotary Warbler
Black-throated Blue Warbler
Magnolia Warbler
Yellow Warbler
Yellow Warbler
Magnolia Warbler Warbler
Magnolia Warbler
Nashville Warbler
Baltimore Oriole what appears to be starting the construction of a new nest, see the fine white string?
Philadelphia Vireo
Prothonotary Warbler
Prothonotary Warbler
Prothonotary Warbler
Black-capped Chickadee getting a bug out of a bloom
splendid all!!! LOVE spring birding. Thanks for great photos. Peggy
These are so beautiful, Jim! Thanks so much for sharing.
Better than a guide book. Thanks, as always.
Such beautiful photos Jim—thanks!!
Jim nice photos as usual and it was nice seeing you again at my house. Sorry the Grosbeak didn’t cooperate and show him self for you guys, but it hasn’t been back since my wife saw it a short time later in the morning after I left to go to Pheasant Branch warbler watching.
So happy to see these incredible photos and to know that there are still that many warblers out there! We birded Myrick Park and Goose Island in La Crosse this week and it was so quiet all I could think of was Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring! We did see a Chestnut sided and a couple Yellows but it was very disappointing.
Thanks for the spectacular photos. I wish I had been a birdwatcher when I was growing up in Hales Corners!
Nice Jim. Not being a birder I have to admit I have never seen a warbler. I must be too far inland. Or I am not paying attention. Beautiful birds. Curious were you looking for a Rose-breasted Grosbeak? Right now I have four orioles and two male grosbeaks four feet from my kitchen window. 6-7 other species as well. Probably all mundane in your more specialized world.
Gorgeous photos! You’ve been seeing a lot of great birds lately.