Wilson’s Warbler – Page 2 – CrazyM Bird & Nature Photography

This afternoons walk was to Reifel. The plan was to check for some of the more elusive and camera shy warblers again.

I started off down the east dyke trail and came across this Spotted Towhee which struck a pose for me. So I had to stop and take a photo.

On reaching the northeast corner I could see lots of Yellow-rumped Warblers moving in the trees. I set up on a trail leading down to a blind overlooking Ewan Slough, watched and listened. It was not long before I could hear a couple of Wilson’s Warblers calling on either side of the path. One of the more elusive warblers I was hoping to get. While waiting to see if they would come out in to the open,

… this flycatcher flew in instead.

A Hammond’s Flycatcher, which is a new addition to my photo list.

One of the Wilson’s Warblers did pop out briefly a couple of times.

But still not as close and clean a shot as I would like to try and get.

Also hanging the same corner were this Downy Woodpecker,

… and what I believe to be a Purple Finch. If I am wrong on this one, someone will likely let me know. There was also a Pine Siskin around, but no good photo ops.

Headed out for a short walk today in Boundary Bay. To a wooded area adjacent to the airport with warblers in mind. Not having had much luck with Orange-crowned Warblers the last few days I was encouraged to hear some calling. Sure makes it easier to locate these tiny birds when they are vocalizing.

Finally managed to get one while it was foraging a little more out in the open.

It was not there long, but I did manage a couple of shots.

When returning to the same area a little later, I caught a glimpse of something brighter. It too was foraging amongst the branches, but I eventually got a good enough look to determine it was a Wilson’s Warbler. Another warbler I have had fleeting glimpses of the last few days, but no photos.

Waiting patiently, it too eventually made a brief appearance in the open.

After the previous photo misses, hopefully this is a sign of better things to come with these little guys.

Tag: Wilson’s Warbler

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