Yellow-rumped Warbler

Pictured is a Yellow-rumped Warbler, the first warbler we have seen this year. They are probably one of the more common warblers and most easily identified because, as the name implies, they have a yellow patch on their rump and also a yellow patch on each side in front of the wings. Even though not considered rare or unusual, they are a very beautiful bird. The one pictured doesn't show the yellow rump but does show the yellow patchs in front of the wings and the underneath side as it flies up to a branch to grab an insect. We also saw a Northern Parula today, making our total warbler species two for this spring.