Prothonotary warbler

[zombiesniper]

A new lifer and the first ever recorded sighting in our county.....all thanks to Jr.
He saw it and got the ID all while I was oblivious, looking around at the pretty birdies. lol
Last record of this bird anywhere near us was about 1972 so a neat find.

Prothonotary warbler by Trevor Baldwin, on Flickr

 

[Dean_Gretsch]

I really hope Jr can get a job in ornithology. He's a natural! Congrats to both of you.

 

[zombiesniper]

Thank you.

I really hope Jr can get a job in ornithology.

You're the second person in as many days to mention this. I agree. I think he would be well suited for it.

 

[tirediron]

You sure that's not just a peep someone stapled to a branch?



Well spotted!

 

[Jeff G]

Nice!

 

[Jeff15]

Nice one.....

 

[rosh4u]

After 47 years!
OMG, That's a big thing! The bird is so cute, and you have captured it awesomely.

 

[zombiesniper]

Thank you.

 

[Flying Panda]

Was the sun rising or setting? The exposure is perfect. I like how you captured the light without washing out the texture on the feathers!

 

[zombiesniper]

Thank you.

It was setting, about an hour to sunset.

 

[terri]

Lovely shot! I think it's wonderful that they are re- introducing themselves to your area, at least enough to allow sightings like this. Love the shot as well as the incident! Kudos to Jr!

 

[zombiesniper]

Thank you.

 

[dxqcanada]

Great shot and nice to see species coming back ... though I suspect the PC's will let someone pave over that space for a small feee (OK, I apologize for the political statement that is against forum rules, but it is something that directly affects us photographers and everyone who respects our planet).

 

[waday]

Nice!

Where’s its gavel?

 

[zombiesniper]

Thank you.