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Thanks Diane for introducing us to the wonderful bird!. It is a delightful read with fascinating facts.  I’m truly touched by the Blackburnian Warbler’s long migration journey. These tiny creatures pull off an almost impossible 5,000 miles (about the same as a round trip from NY to SF) of night flight, what amazing grit and stamina they must have!

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Holy wow, what a journey these little lives are. There’s something so touching to me in thinking of this migration path. Thank you, Diane.

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I know! I wonder what it's like to be inside that consciousness. Does the bird know it's going to migrate? Or does it just start doing it?

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Will keep my eyes in the treetops for the next few weeks. Oh I’d just love to spot one.

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I've seen a female-or-juvenile this fall, but I'm still watching for a male.

Thanks for commenting!

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I have heard the called the black and burning warbler as a trick to remember the name.

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You know how they're going to replace all the birds' names that are for people with something more relevant? I think this one should be the Black Burning Warbler. Same idea, and good ones in my not humble opinion,.

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Thank you for more information-- and knowledge! I will keep an eye out for the migrating Blackburnian warblers here in Colorado, where we currently are. I will pull out my bird book to see who we also may expect. (Robins are visiting now.)

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Blackburnian Warblers seem to be restricted to the eastern half of North America. But there are awesome warblers migrating through Colorado now also.

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Interesting to learn about birds in eastern regions as compared to those here in the Pacific Northwest. Beautiful photos.

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Yes, and I do miss those western warblers. It's such a different set from what we have in the east.

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