Wilson’s Warblers aren’t birds that I see all that often so I get excited when I have one in my viewfinder, especially when they are out in the open.
Male Wilson’s Warbler in northern Utah – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/800, ISO 640, +0.7 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
Last month I spotted a male Wilson’s Warbler perched on the top of a Fragrant Sumac bush in northern Utah and he stood out well because he was out in the open for a few seconds. I’d watched him foraging in the nearby bushes before he popped up onto the sumac. It was unfortunate that a cloud had moved in front of the sun during the period I had the warbler in my viewfinder. I can only imagine how brightly his yellow feathers would have glowed in better morning light. I enjoyed seeing and photographing him despite the low light.
Male Wilson’s Warbler perched on Fragrant Sumac – Nikon D500, f7.1, 1/800, ISO 640, +0.7 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light
I was delighted when the warbler turned his head and look directly at me before he flew off. I do wish I had been a bit closer to him than I was and that he was larger in these frames but I still couldn’t resist photographing him and why would I?
Life is good.
Mia
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Delightful!!! 🙂
A “confusion” of warblers? Oh yes. Back then, each birder turned to the warbler section of whichever Bird Guide was tucked into a Tilley pocket. No lifer tick possible without rock-solid I.D.
But a “bouquet “ of warblers — with very old eyes now, so much better a collective to describe the flowerlike colours of our N.A. warblers.
Life IS good, MIA, whether we identify or simply enjoy. No pressure!
I will have to watch for them.
He really chose his background well. It is a perfect complement to that colouring.
They are a beautiful little birds. Did not know there are so many types of these yellow birds. They are so sweet.