And, they definitely are a favorite of mine for all the reasons you mention, Diane. Your photographs capture their stunning golden coloration in their natural habitat.
So bright! In the UK we have a bird called the Goldcrest (you may have it too?) with a stripe on its head of this same yellow. It lives in dense pine forests. I wonder if the colour yellow has any relationship to living in these sorts of environments?
Your Goldcrest looks almost identical to our Golden-crowned Kinglet. When I was in England I was amazed to see what I thought was a bird from home but that turned out to be a different species. Let's see if this link to an old page on my Birdwatching Dot Com site still works. The page is out of date and most of the links won't work, but it has a pic of the Golden-crowned Kinglet. Doesn't it look like your Goldcrest? https://www.birdwatching.com/naturelog/-2015/-10/27.html
So vibrant and beautiful. I saw a bright red cardinal this morning . I posted a note today showing photos. Not as nice photography as your photos . Birds are just so beautiful ! I love listening to them too!
I still can't find your Notes. I see your posts, but not your Notes. On most writers' pages, Notes is one of the menu options at the top of the page. I must just not be looking in the right place!
Love them, too. Used to go to an area park with a shrubby path along the river where I would see them. The park is closed this summer for "renovations" (uneccessary in my opinion, I like the old school natural feel of it) but the warblers have decided to visit my back yard as if they knew I would miss them.
Yes, it is great luck. But I wish we could witness the nesting of those 18 warbler species that just breeze through here in spring and fall. Think Connecticut Warbler, Cape May Warbler, Black-throated Green, and all the rest.
Thanks for sharing your Yellow Warblers, Diane. I have never seen one before. Love those red stripes! A bit superman like! And the little female is a princess. I am fond of the scent of wild willows. It always speaks of moisture near by and a haven for wild life.
"Sweet, sweet, sweet; I'm soooo sweet!"
And, they definitely are a favorite of mine for all the reasons you mention, Diane. Your photographs capture their stunning golden coloration in their natural habitat.
Yes! I recall their bright and sunny (yellow!) song!
So bright! In the UK we have a bird called the Goldcrest (you may have it too?) with a stripe on its head of this same yellow. It lives in dense pine forests. I wonder if the colour yellow has any relationship to living in these sorts of environments?
Your Goldcrest looks almost identical to our Golden-crowned Kinglet. When I was in England I was amazed to see what I thought was a bird from home but that turned out to be a different species. Let's see if this link to an old page on my Birdwatching Dot Com site still works. The page is out of date and most of the links won't work, but it has a pic of the Golden-crowned Kinglet. Doesn't it look like your Goldcrest? https://www.birdwatching.com/naturelog/-2015/-10/27.html
Oh wow! They are identical. I love the idea that you and I can look at the same bird across the Atlantic!
What a beautiful looking bird. Of course, now I'm going to look for them today.
I hope you see (and hear) one!
So vibrant and beautiful. I saw a bright red cardinal this morning . I posted a note today showing photos. Not as nice photography as your photos . Birds are just so beautiful ! I love listening to them too!
I couldn't find your notes on your page. I'd like to see your cardinal.
Here you go ♥️
I still can't find your Notes. I see your posts, but not your Notes. On most writers' pages, Notes is one of the menu options at the top of the page. I must just not be looking in the right place!
I will check into it. I’m only a month or two into this , so I am still learning . I will see if something is messed up in my settings.
Love them, too. Used to go to an area park with a shrubby path along the river where I would see them. The park is closed this summer for "renovations" (uneccessary in my opinion, I like the old school natural feel of it) but the warblers have decided to visit my back yard as if they knew I would miss them.
So there is a bit of cosmic justice. I am glad to hear this.
Ah, so lovely. You’re so lucky to have a beautiful species like that settle in for the season rather than just pass through in a few days…
Yes, it is great luck. But I wish we could witness the nesting of those 18 warbler species that just breeze through here in spring and fall. Think Connecticut Warbler, Cape May Warbler, Black-throated Green, and all the rest.
Thanks for sharing your Yellow Warblers, Diane. I have never seen one before. Love those red stripes! A bit superman like! And the little female is a princess. I am fond of the scent of wild willows. It always speaks of moisture near by and a haven for wild life.
Willows are a wonder. And one of the most valuable trees to wildlife, after oaks, I'm told by the great Doug Tallamy.
Wow! So pretty... Like a lemondrop in the willows. xoxoox