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Yellow Warbler

Yellow Warbler

Words and Photography by Gary Donaldson

The arrival of the Yellow Warbler is a welcome sight in Wisconsin. It’s a sure sign spring is officially here and summer is soon to follow.

Migration of the Yellow Warbler to Wisconsin

Like many of our residents, the Yellow Warblers migrate to warmer climates during the winter. Our Yellow Warblers particularly like Central and South America where their plumage matches the tropical sunsets.

In late April and early May they make their way back north to favorite marshes and thickets, bringing the color of tropical sunsets with them.

Identifying the Yellow Warbler

I identify them while walking along the glacial wetlands and kettle lakes near my home in northwest Wisconsin. usually one first hears the, “sweet, sweet, sweet. I’m so sweet” of their cheerful song. Then watch for the flash of a golden tropical sunset as they flitter from perch to perch searching for insects.

Click HERE to listen to their song.

Gear

Nikon Zfc with Nikkor Z DX 50-250 lens.

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    Really like the idea of the 5-mile radius project:) I did a year-long photo-a-day project in 2013 and it truly made me look at the “neighborhood” with new eyes. Speaking of neighborhoods, I am practically your neighbor again, I see—just to the UNglaciated south:)

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