Orange-crowned warbler

[Laurie Caldwell]

Folks, 

I really think I have an Orange-Crowned Warbler in my yard, and wonder if anyone else has seen one. It really does not seem possible, given the time of year, but the description matches (olive in color overall, thin pale eye arc, bright yellow undertail coverlet - all confirmed). I noticed it feeding on some bark butter, along with Juncos and White-Throated Sparrows.

And before anyone suggests: it is definitely not a Goldfinch or a Kinglet. It is the shape and size of a Warbler, and also has the behavior and movements of one. It is also not any other Warbler one might happen to see this time of year, such as a Yellow-Rumped.

Anyone?

Duck

[PAUL ROBERTS]

Hi Laurie,

There has been an Orange-crowned Warbler hanging around Mt. Auburn recently, and it is not a bad time to have one in the area. Although it was unusually cold in December, it has was not snowy or icy locally, so natural foodshave been more available on a widespread basis. That means less competition in general at feeders, inc. suet feeders and mealworms. 

 

Best,

Paul

 

Paul M. Roberts
Medford, MA 
phaw...@comcast.net