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<\/a>This male Yellow-rumped seemed to have more yellow on its ‘shoulders’ than average. Was it just extra fluffed up against the cold breeze?<\/p>\nWhen I first saw this warbler, I thought it might be a Palm. I had just seen the other Palm (above) and they are a common early, abundant, migrant. But this second warbler was not wagging its tail at all. Zero motion.<\/p>\n And it didn’t have a rusty cap. And the dark dashes were darker and thicker. But it was yellow under the chin and had some yellow near the eye…..<\/p>\n<\/a>I’m never quite sure which spring warblers are females and which are non-breeding-colour males. I think this is a female Yellow-rumped.<\/p>\nYellow Warblers Take Second Prize for Abundance<\/h2>\n
<\/a>This male Yellow Warbler was preening after a quick cold splash. The others were singing and flying after midges.<\/p>\nSing a Song of Sparrows<\/h2>\n
<\/a>This House Sparrow survived the winter here in the park.<\/p>\n<\/a>
\nThis White-throated Sparrow could have over-wintered locally but probably is a migrant. Many of the birds were challenging to photograph!<\/p>\n<\/a>
\nThis White-crowned Sparrow decided to pose briefly. They are less abundant migrants locally than the White-throated so I was happy to see several at the park.<\/p>\n<\/a>
\nSong Sparrows are abundant in spring in Lakeside Park and are not usually shy but this one was almost on my feet. It was very intent on finding lots of insects quickly.<\/p>\n<\/a>
\nCommon Grackles are also abundant in the park but are usually quite wary of humans. Again, this one approached me quite closely, rapidly diving and picking up insects. By the behaviour, I’d guess it already has a nest of hungry offspring nearby.<\/p>\nA Palm Warbler May Be Wishing for a Palm Tree or at Least Warmth<\/h2>\n
<\/a>This Palm Warbler was easy to identify: It was wagging its tail steadily; It has the nice rusty cap; and it was yellow under the chin, over the eye and under the tail.<\/a><\/p>\nWhat Was This Warbler at Lakeside Park?<\/h2>\n
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