Prothonotary Warbler, Good Morning!
Category Archives: Songbirds
Yellow-rumped Warbler with Golden Glow
The vegetation seemed to light the tail of this Yellow-rumped Warbler with an extra glow. It reminded me of holding dandelions and buttercups under our chins when we were kids.
January 6, 2022
Carolina Wren
I watched this Carolina Wren probe around under a fallen log and was rewarded with a good view when he hopped up top for a look around.
Beidler Forest, SC
March 18, 2022
American Robin
I’ve occasionally seen Robins in SC foraging in wooded areas, never great photographic opportunities. Until this week when I saw several, including this one that showed off his red breast during a short rest.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
March 2, 2022
Good Morning!
Loud and clear, this Carolina Wren greeted the day.
Black-and-white Warbler, 2022
The Black-and-white Warbler is another bird I had not spotted in a long while.
This one showed off his upside down walking skills.
Oh, I see you!
And then went about his business.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
February 15, 2022
Gray Catbird
I expected to see a Mockingbird when I heard this jaunty fellow calling.
Like the Mocking Bird, Catbirds can imitate other birds as they sing.
The bright feathers under the tail gave him away as a Gray Catbird.
Bear Island Wildlife Management Area, SC
February 9, 2022
Carolina Wren, Which Is My Best Side?
I had a rare opportunity with a Carolina Wren out in the open this morning, and on an interesting branch.
He made a quick flip before diving into the underbrush, showing me his other side.
This is a bird that has mostly eluded my camera despite how common they are, even in my back yard. I was pretty happy to get both shots.
Eastern Bluebird
Several Eastern Bluebirds were poking around in tree cavities, presumably looking for food.
Occasionally one would take a break.
I’ve seen quite a number of Bluebirds around this fall but this was the closest I’ve been when I had a camera in hand.
November 30, 2021
Palm Warbler, Curious
A Palm Warbler was doing his thing in the lower vegetation at the side of a swamp.
As you may know, warblers of all sorts are speedy and are mostly photographed exiting the spot you noticed him. Fortunately for me, this one’s curiosity slowed him down.
Then he gave me a jaunty pose.
He heard something, gave it another look, then dove into the underbrush.
ID by Cornell Lab’s Merlin App
Magnolia’s Audubon Swamp, Charleston, SC
October 18, 2021