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| A Blackpoll Warbler looks for insects along the boardwalk at Magee Marsh. |
When you visit the boardwalk at Magee Marsh (near Toledo, OH) in May, you get up close and personal with the amazing phenomena of spring migration. The trees along the boardwalk literally drip with neotropical migrants as they rest and fuel up for the last leg of their journey across Lake Erie to their nesting grounds up north.
In addition to seeing all the amazing birds--often at eye level--you get to meet other enthusiasts who love birds as much as you do. The atmosphere along the boardwalk is that of a festival where birders of all levels help each other spot and identify these amazing birds. If you're a beginner, don't worry, there are lots of experienced birders there happy to help you learn about the birds.
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| He with the yellow feet and legs! Blackpoll Warblers resemble Black and White Warblers, but when you look closely, you can see their markings are different. One difference is they have a black cap like a chickadee, while a Black and White Warbler has a stripe, but the easiest way to tell them apart is look at their legs and feet. A Blackpoll Warbler's extremities are noticeably yellow! |
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7 comments:
But were they all flitting? Have a great time kiddo. Wish i were there. Next year.
Thanks for the ID hints Kelly .. I recall trying to sort one from the other, in flight, at Cape May in the autumn and even the 'experts' were confused!!
Have a splendid day with the field sketching tomorrow.
Hope you have a good time Kelly.
Sounds like a great place to be.
Cute fellow! I wish Magee Marsh wasn't so far away.....
@ LLS - yes…they were flitting here, there, and everywhere! More flitting than you could shake a stick at! :-)
@ Frank - Autumn warbler plumage is so much harder than the spring plumage…and add in flight! :-)
The class was fantastic, Frank! Thank you! We all had fun!
@ Roy - We did, Roy. Everyone walked out with new observation skills…and everyone learned how to draw flowers and birds. I'll do a post in a few days.
@ Elaine - You would love it, Elaine…but it is far away from Alaska!!! A lot the birds I'm seeing here are headed up your way for nesting!
What a fun find! I had them at the boat launch here in Maine last year.
beautiful warbler. your sketching class looks great!
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