I saw a splash of bright yellow at our feeder and quickly got my camera. I have learned that it is better to get my camera first and get my binoculars second, as the bird might fly away quickly. (Click on blog link to see other photo.)
There, at my feeder, was a beautiful Yellow-rumped Warbler. I have never seen one this time of the year. But I looked in my Sibley’s and learned that they sometimes winter in this area. According to my Cape Cod Checklist, they are uncommon this time of year and seen only in small numbers. I guess I was lucky.
What a treat! Have you ever seen a Yellow-rumped Warbler this time of year? What a beautiful little bird!
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What a cutie!
I’ve been in the avian field now for the better part of 30+yrs having “hands on” experience with everything from Warblers to Birds of Prey. And i’ve lived here on Cape for over 30+yrs now as well. And here it is late March 2023 and i’ve got BOTH Pine Warblers and Yellow Rump’s at my feeder. They are coming for the mealworm and sunflower mix i put out. The Pine Warblers are going for both sunflower and mealworms. While the Yellow Rump’s are going just for the mealworms. I’ve also had plenty of Robins coming too my feeders as well. Anyone who tells you Robins don’t visit feeders is sadly mistaken. As they also relish the mealworms. Eastern Bluebirds have also come and gone in spurts this year. But mealworms also bring the “undesirables” as i like too call them. Which are the Starlings…!!! And they will make short work of any feeder they can perch relatively comfortably on that is stocked with mealworms. And clean it out quickly no less…!!! So just a heads up for folks stocking there feeders with mealworms. Unless you have feeders that are “Starling proof” i would advise mixing your mealworms with a good seed blend. Consisting of; Black Oil Sunflower, Black Striped Sunflower, Safflower, Shelled Peanut Pieces, White Millet, & finally Mealworms. That is a clean mix that will bring in a HUGE variety of birds eating their favorite seeds.