Prothonotary Warbler at the Fox River Sanctuary in Waukesha Wisconsin on May 9, 2018

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I made a quick birding stop after the rain let up today at the Fox River Sanctuary. It was quiet for the first few minutes but then I spotted a Prothonotary Warbler down stream. It feed on gnats on a branch over hanging the river which is typical. The air was filled with gnats as a few times I got them in my mouth. Other warbler species to note, Northern Parula, Tennessee, Magnolia, Yellow, Nashville, Palm and Cape May. It was cloudy with a mist once in awhile with temps in the mid 60’s.

Prothonotary Warbler

With a gnat…

Looking for a gnat…

Just perched pretty…

Giving good looks…

Looking for the next gnat…

Reaching for the gnat…

Reaching for the next gnat…

With a gnat…

Looking for the next gnat…

Looking for the next gnat, that is about all they do…

 

 

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Window to Wildlife features the photography of Jim Edlhuber. A lifelong native of Wisconsin, Jim has been photographing wildlife for 20 years. He considers himself an avid photographer and is always trying to capture nature and wildlife through his lens. He is in several photography clubs and has won numerous awards for his work. In recent years, Jim has focused mostly on birding photography and finds it to be the most challenging.

3 Responses to Prothonotary Warbler at the Fox River Sanctuary in Waukesha Wisconsin on May 9, 2018

  1. Kathi Johnson Rock says:
    May 10, 2018 at 12:23 am

    Jim, how cute and colorful with a real story to tell!! Great images!!

    Reply
  2. Nan Wisherd says:
    May 10, 2018 at 7:53 am

    I’m always happy to see these beautiful warblers. Great action shots!

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  3. Kurt says:
    May 10, 2018 at 8:44 am

    Great shots. Cool bird…

    Reply

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