OWLS & OTHERS FROM THE NORTH SHORE OF MASSACHUSETTS AND ELSEWHERE ACROSS THE USA

I'm an avid birder and nature photographer wishing to share some of my sightings & images taken while out in the "wilds" of Cape Ann and surrounding New England countryside. More images can be found on my web site at New England Birds Plus Enjoy, Phil Brown


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Monday, February 6, 2012

Cape May Warbler

February 06, 2012

A Cape May Warbler has chosen to winter along the coast at Odiorne State Park in Rye, NH. It's been there for a few months and seems to be doing quite well as it chases down the numerous brine flies that reside in the wrack line. It's relatives are wintering in south america, a few thousand miles south of here and many degrees warmer.


A brief video showing the warbler as it forages, catching flies from a perch towards the end of the clip.


Perched on a snag just above the wrack line.


and on a lobster trap that washed up sometime ago. What a beautiful little Warbler!


One last shot of the Cape May and its lunch of Brine Fly... Yum!



5 comments:

  1. Beautiful shots mate. What a fantastic 'purple patch' you've hit recently.

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  2. What a stunning bird! - and great images too!

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  3. Thank you both very much. This is a bird that's usually high in a Pine Tree so shots like these are a real treat.

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  4. Beautiful photos! Lovely bird! Glad you were able to get some close shots!

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  5. Beautiful shots. I especially like the last one.

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