Sunday, April 17, 2011

A Study of a Prairie Warbler...

...continued from the Captiva Island posts.
I heard Prairie Warblers singing throughout the park every time I visited the Ding Darling NWR this March, but they especially seemed to like the shrubby habitat and mangroves that bordered the Indigo Trail about a quarter mile down the crushed seashell path. This fellow was singing his heart out, and he came so close too...

A Prairie Warbler sings heartily in a mangrove tree on the Indigo Trail...









The crushed seashell path along the Indigo Trail in the Ding Darling NWR.
The shrubby habitat and mangrove trees that border the Indigo Trail were a favorite of the Prairie Warblers I saw there. (Just a touch different than the cedar barrens and scrubby fields they like in Ohio.)


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30 comments:

  1. DaveApril 17, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Beautiful shots Kelly!
    It looks sooo warm there...

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  2. Betsy Banks AdamsApril 17, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Hi Kelly, Beautiful little bird. You captured some great pictures of the Prairie Warbler... Now--you need to paint him!!!!!

    Bet he was looking for that special woman!!!!!
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  3. KellyApril 17, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    ....Dave...it was sooooo warm and wonderful. It was the best week. Getting away from the Cincy winter was fab. Those Floridians are so lucky!!

    Betsy...you are so right. He was singing nonstop from tree to tree. Loved listening to him!

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  4. mickApril 17, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Those are really great photos of that colorful little bird. It's great to be able to see that amount of detail.

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  5. Martha ZApril 17, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    These are fantastic captures of a beautiful bird. It is not a bird I've seen.

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  6. Lois EvensenApril 17, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Wow, another beautiful series. Your work is marvelous.

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  7. KatieApril 17, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    Oh Kelly, this warbler is just stunning and your photographs are beautiful. He certainly appears to be basking in the spring warmth.

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  8. MontanagirlApril 18, 2011 at 12:19 AM

    Just beautiful photos, Kellly! LOVE them. Lucky you.

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  9. RebeccaApril 18, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    Wow! Awesome photos, I'm not sure if I can choose a favorite!

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  10. LarryApril 18, 2011 at 1:33 AM

    Beautiful and inspirational photos of the Prairie Warbler Kelly! Gorgeous!

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  11. RoyApril 18, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    What super shots of this amazing bird Kelly.

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  12. UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 5:42 AM

    That is one gorgeous bird & the photos are awesome as well!
    Love that bright yellow :)

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  13. BirdingMaineApril 18, 2011 at 6:43 AM

    Wonderful series on the Prairie Warbler Kelly! Love the background on these. This bird hasn't showed up here yet, but it won't be long.

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  14. RoyApril 18, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Wow! A great session with a gorgeous bird. Good work, Kelly!

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  15. UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    What a beauty!!!

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  16. Janice KApril 18, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    What a sweet bird. I would love to hear and see him. The pictures are tremendous.

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  17. Out on the prairieApril 18, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    I enjoyed the bird singing, great capture.

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  18. Appalachian LadyApril 18, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    Great shot--it must have been quite an experience to be there.

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  19. ElaineApril 18, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Wonderful series of shots, Kelly! He was really posing for you.

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  20. NatureFootstepApril 18, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    I love this. A beautiful bird and all those sharp and great hots. What an experience. :)

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  21. Carol MattinglyApril 18, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    So beautiful. Reminds me of the yellow finches at my bird feeder. Carol

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  22. ChrisApril 18, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    I haven't seen anything, I'm closing my eyes and refuse to see all the sun and fantastic images you got... Na!!! Joke, This is incredible to see this nice yellow-yellowish warbler in such a nice light! You got really nice shots of it... Well done!

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  23. AnonymousApril 18, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    WOW! Wow, wow, wow.

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  24. CarolineApril 18, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    How lovely it is to come to your blog and see birds I've never heard of let alone seen!

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  25. Cheryl GebhartApril 18, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    He's beautiful Kelly - your photos are so wonderful!

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  26. FABApril 19, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    FABulous. (I'm lost for words for once!!)

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  27. KellyApril 19, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    ...thanks everyone for the kind words! This little fellow was incredible. At one point, he actually tried to land on my hat! He liked the clicking sounds my camera was making I guess. Soon after he started getting really close...a few bicyclists came storming by talking really loudly and scared my little friend away. It was really hard to keep a smile on my face, but I did...they didn't know a sweet little bird was showing off for me!!

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  28. Ryan AnkenyApril 19, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Wow! Lots of good pics of the Prairie Warbler. They remain one of my favorite birds.

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  29. gwenApril 20, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    Gorgeous photos Kelly. Nice to see the different birds in the (more or less) same pose.

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  30. John (Tucker)April 20, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Truly fabulous pics of the Prairie warbler. Amazing clarity! Bravo

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