A great way to kick off the warbler season, with a Yellow-throated Warbler! The next four weeks warblers will be increasing each day in the Milwaukee area and it’s always nice to see some rare ones to the state. This bird was found hopping around a mulch pile, just off a walking path, that crossed the road. I walked right up to path and sat on the ground. The bird paid no attention to me, while it fed continuously on insects the entire time I was there. I sat and watched it for about 45 minutes. Such a beautiful bird and even better to have a chance to view it at extremely close distances. After I left, I was told that an American Kestrel attacked it, narrowly missing it. After that, it flew towards the pond and was seen near the steps leading to the water. As of 5pm, I heard it had disappeared. Hopefully it will stick around for others to see as well. Good luck if you try for it! Photos below are from early this afternoon. Enjoy!
* Update * As of 8:33am 4/21, it is currently being seen at the mulch pile again. Here is a pin location on Google maps if you are interested in seeing it. Good luck! https://maps.app.goo.gl/LL5aJWS5SUTun4odA
* Update * Still being seen all day, Saturday 4/23, at the map link provided in first update. Good luck!
Great photos! Hope we get to see one.
Sheridan
Thank you Sheridan!
Nice photos Jeremy! They have arrived here alone with the Prothonotary Warblers.
Thanks Joe! This is definitely an exciting time of the year!
What a wonderful discovery early in the season! Amazing photos as always. Saddened that an attempted attack was made on this beauty. As the springtime warblers are precious and dear. Thanks again Jeremy.
Thank you very much Karie! As of this comment at 8:33am 4/21, he is back on the mulch pile this morning.
That’s awesome! Share more photos!!!