What to Look For
Blackpoll Warbler
-yellow/orange feet
-distinct streaking on sides, breast, and flanks
-white undertail coverts
-cold, yellow coloration overall
-wing bars bold, but not usually as bold as Bay-breasted
-head and body coloration do not contrast
-head and body coloration do not contrast
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First Fall Blackpoll Warbler To see the photographer's photostream go to: http://www.flickr.com/photos/20birds08/4129328759/ |
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To see the photographer's photostream go to:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/faulkners_fowl_shots/6349860095/ |
-black feet
-buffy sides, usually showing a tinge of bay
-streaking (if present) blurry and indistinct
-buffy to off-white undertail coverts
-greenish head contrasts with warmer coloration of chest, sides, and belly
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To see the photographer's photostream go to:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/pancamo/5691533783/ |
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To see the photographer's photostream go to: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jroldenettel/5210533924/ |
Now that wasn't too difficult, was it? Most of the other warbler identification challenges are created by the sheer number of species of warblers that are possible. With a little study, warbler identification will become much easier.
For a great warbler identification guide, buy the Peterson Field Guide to Warblers.
-Eric
2 comments:
Hi Rob and Eric,
I have posted a link to this article on my photoblog regarding Bay-breasted vs Blackpoll warblers shot at Eagle Creek Park in 2012 and 2011. If that is not OK with you, I will remove the link. If you have time, feel free to view the image and correct my ID if I am wrong.
Thanks!
Julie
www.juliebrown.aminus3.com
www.indybirdphotographer.com
Hey Julie,
We like when people link to our articles/posts, so it is definitely ok.
Eric
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