June 9, 2019 - Spring Warblers

Birders in Minnesota eagerly await spring migration so they can again see one of their favorite groups of birds: the wood warblers. Usually the earliest warblers to arrive back in Minnesota are the Yellow-rumped Warblers. In this photo you can see the yellow rump and also the patches of yellow on its head and under its wing. This photo was taken at Reservoir Woods Park in Roseville, MN.

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Two weeks ago, I posted photos showing that urban areas have a lot to offer the nature lover. That was confirmed by this photo and the next, both taken right from the balcony of our apartment building in Shoreview, MN. This is a Black and White Warbler.

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This Orange-crowned Warbler was also in the tree right next to our balcony. It’s a very plain-looking warbler and gets its name from a streak of orange feathers on the top of its head. This orange streak is only seen when the bird raises its crest.

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The woods at our lake home in northern Minnesota are a great place to see migrants. That’s where I photographed this Golden-winged Warbler.

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I made a trip up the North Shore this spring. At the harbor in Grand Marais, this Palm Warbler was checking the rocks along the shore, looking for tidbits to eat.

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Here’s another Palm Warbler seen along Itasca County Road 72, south of Warba, MN.

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There is a very large marsh just south of MacGregor, MN. That’s where I photographed this Yellow Warbler.

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