In summer, the Yellowthroat is one of our most common warblers, usually found in thickets near wet areas.
As they are so often concealed in underbrush. it is their “wichety-wichety-witchety-witch” call which betrays their presence around marches, bogs, and wet areas in fields and on roadsides.
MYSTERY BIRD
I will reveal it at the end of the post.
Today I include three photos:
With little wind today, many of my photos with water nearby include reflections.
Other birds:
Other nature:
With the middle of May being the best time of the year for colourful birds, I just can’t stay asleep and was out by the lakeshore at dawn. Here is how it looked.
MYSTERY BIRD
This bird has cinnamon wings and tail, a gray breast, yellow belly and a terrific name: Great Crested Flycatcher.
NATURE POETRY
Come rambling awhile through this exquisite weather
Of days that are fleet to pass,
When the stem of the willow shoots out a green feather,
And buttercups burn in the grass! – Edgar Fawcett (1847–1904)
Miles Hearn
The reflections are amazing, Miles. What a still morning of great beauty! Thanks so much for the morning treat for the eyes!
Ah, once again, the glorious dawn, in stages no less! I have been getting up really early myself to beat the heat (relatively speaking) to do a bit of walking with the dog before it is too much for him. Up at 5:30 today, out by 6:00–and it was already 19 degrees out there! But we did it.
Gorgeous pictures of beautiful birds (and a racoon!)–of course! Thanks, Miles!
wonderful pictures,so many gorgeous birds,you really have a talent for capturing the beauty of the great outdoors!!! thank you Miles
Miles , I would have to repeat myself daily, but these were great photos. The dawn shots would look great blown up, framed, and on a wall.
I love the mystery bird photos you post. I am scoring about 20%.
Hello Miles:
I just wanted to thank you for sharing these beauties. They bring me much needed hope and peace.
I was introduced to your blog by a dear friend (Maria P.) and have since become a big fan.
Thanks again!
Another sensational collection!!
Thank you for posting!