A Prairie Warbler was found along Sheridan Drive this morning. I left work after I saw the eBird report. I had no idea which part of the drive it was seen, but I know their song very well and figured I would be able to find it. I came in from the north side of the drive and drove slowly south towards Warnimont Park. I had all my windows down and was not able to hear. I turned around at the entrance to Warnimont Park and drove slowly north towards Sheridan Park. About a third of the way up and I heard the song one time. I parked and got out. I walked towards the tree line on the west side of the drive and searched. For the next 5 minutes, I didn’t hear it again. I started walking a little north and all of a sudden, I heard him! Then I heard the song again and I finally tracked him down. I love the Prairie Warbler and their song. They are rather rare for the state, but we have been pretty lucky with them the last few years. I watched him for 20 minutes or so and left to finish up a few things at work. I figured I would come back in the late afternoon, when the sun isn’t as high or as harsh. I got back to Sheridan Drive around 3:30pm. I walked to where I last saw him and waited. I didn’t hear much of anything, so started walking north. A couple other people had joined me in search of him, as well. We were talking, when I heard him sing. I looked in the direction of the song and found him at eye level 30′ away. I pointed him out to the others, and we followed him a bit to the north. The midges are already out, so there are plenty of insects to snack on. He was just feeding in the leafed-out shrubs, on the west side of the tree line. He put on a very good show for a few minutes, providing some excellent views for us. I will give a pin location to where I saw it. With the weather pattern not being very good the next few days, I imagine it will stick around. Photos below are from the afternoon. Enjoy!
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