I birded the Fox River Sanctuary in Waukesha Wisconsin mid-morning today. Two new species at the river today, the Philadelphia and Warbling Vireos. They gave nice views as they both continually foraged through the trees along the river. The warbler action started out a little slow but then picked up with a total of 12 warbler species. Some of the warbler highlights were a 30 second view of a Prothonotary, Blackburnian, Bay-breasted, Northern Parula and Wilson’s. This place just amazes me! Images were taken on May 19, 2014.
Philadelphia Vireo
Philadelphia Vireo
Binomial name: Vireo phildelphicus
Category: Vireos
Size: 5.25” long, 8” wingspan
Weight: 0.42 oz.
Philadelphia Vireo
Philadelphia Vireo
Philadelphia Vireo – Looking up!
Warbling Vireo
Warbling Vireo
Warbling Vireo
Prothonotary Warbler
Prothonotary Warbler
Blackburnian Warbler – Male
Blackburnian Warbler – Male
Blackburnian Warbler – Male
Blackburnian Warbler – Male
Blackburnian Warbler – Male
Bay-breasted Warbler – Male
Chestnut-sided Warbler – Female
Chestnut-sided Warbler – Female
Chestnut-sided Warbler – Female, going for an insect!
