Backyard Black-and-white Warbler; March 23, 2024

Sure enough, the playback worked! He popped up for a few seconds ...

Photographer: William Wise | iNat Observation: 204281145 - Black-and-white Warbler; Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. March 23, 2024. ©williamwisephoto.com

Enjoying an afternoon of backyard birding, I could hear a Black-and-White Warbler singing in the tangle of vines and downed wood. I brought out my small portable speaker to see if I could get it to make an appearance. Sure enough, the playback worked! He popped up for a few seconds to explore the little speaker, even fluffing up his feathers in agitation at the supposed intruder. I got my photos and then let it be. (Frequent use playback is not recommended, particularly in breeding season.) A very striking bird in the muted earth tones of my small patch of woods. ​
Athens-Clarke County, Georgia USA

• Clouds and wind, 71°F, low 43°F.
• Sunrise 7:32 am; Sunset 7:47 pm
• Daylight Hours: 12 hours, 16 minutes (+2m 7s)
• Moon: 98.0% Waxing Gibbous

Posted on 07 de abril de 2024, 12:33 PM by williamwisephoto