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I never have a problem identifying this male Common Yellowthroat Warbler for its black mask leaves no doubt as to what it is. Identifying the female is sometimes more difficult but on 
the day these first two pictures were taken the female was with the male flitting about in the trees and bushes along the railroad tracks. The female is lacking the conspicuous black mask but she has the same yellow throat as the male and also the same colouring in other areas. .JPG)
Yesterday when I took this warbler's picture I was at first confused about what its identity. However, after having looked at photos of female Common Yellowthroats I think that is what it perhaps is, or better yet, I think it may be a first year juvenile of that species..
Beautiful birds! So well captured!
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Cheers, Klaus
Yes, agree with kjpweb fantastic to capture such a fantastic subject!
ReplyDeleteWell, that's anohter fine set of shots! Must take a lot of patience to snag photos like these...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos Ann. I've never seen a live one. I was disappointed this spring when I came upon a roadkill. It was a gorgeous male.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bird and such wonderful photos you've taken, as usual. Great to stop in for a moment with nature!
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You take such stunning photos of the birds.
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Such pretty little things and you did a great job of capturing them.
ReplyDeleteLovely looking bird and great shots.
ReplyDeleteLove the yellow throat. Nature is such a fine painter.
ReplyDeleteWow, those shots are simply superb! And you're so right about birding this time of year. What with faded or eclipse plummages in some males, the always challenging females, and then the juvvies - yikes! These are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThat's the prettiest warbler I've seen yet! I love that black mask and the lovely yellow throat! Gorgeous bird! Do you think he knows it? The female is pretty, too...we don't all have to be flashy :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures. I feel like I'm in the tree as well!
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Beautiful pictures of a lovely bird.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment on my California post - I like to know what something costs in advance and hate being suprised by extras added on. The idea of "tipping" is something I also find quite appalling. I guess one gets used to the way things operate in their own culture though and must adapt when in another's.