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  A Pine Warbler Stops By!

Published: April 13, 2011
Tags: Life List Happenings, Pine Warbler, Magnolia Warbler, Purple Finch, life list, web developer

As Mom termed it, it's a "drippy day" today.  The rain was here from early morning and still continues near dinner time. In spite of the rain, though, it was a great day at the feeders.  As I may have mentioned, I'm a web developer with an office in my home. I have the good fortune to be able to work with my mouse in one hand and my camera in the other. Looking up from my computer screen every few minutes, I can keep an eye on who's doing what at the feeders. Well, what a neat surprise today when I saw something new and completely different!  I thought what I saw was a Magnolia Warbler at first, but this cute, plump, yellow little guy lacked the thick, white eyebrow. I was stumped for a little while, but Audubon came through again and I can positively say a Pine Warbler was here - a life list bird for me!

The Purple Finches from 2 days ago are still here, and so - for a "drippy day" - it sure was a GREAT birding day!

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A Male Pine Warbler - he's pretty soaked

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Male Pine Warbler - a life list addition!

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Male Pine Warbler

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Male Pine Warbler

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Male Pine Warbler

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Male Pine Warbler

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The Purple Finches returned today again

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Male Purple Finch

Reply from: Nancy Casper on 4/13/2011 7:15 PM
 Great photos! And yes, that wet little bird is a pine warbler! Congrats on having one stop by at your feeder.
Reply from: Marge on 4/15/2011 7:17 PM
 Sue - that is a beautiful little yellow bird. How great it is that you can work and watch God's creatures at the same time. Lucky you!


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