Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Prothonotary Warbler 2011

Usually Prothonotary Warblers are found in wet woods and swamps where they nest in tree cavities and nest boxes.  Perhaps he and his mate will find a suitable place to nest in the Chicago wilderness.  This one was hanging out at LaBagh Woods in Chicago with a flock of traveling buddies, mostly Palm Warblers and Chipping Sparrows.  His bright yellow-orange coloring made him stand out from the crowd.  He was quiet the whole time I was watching.  PROW's song is very loud: "Sweet-sweet-sweet-sweet-sweet-sweet-sweet!"

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