Wednesday, May 27, 2015

A Kirtland's Warbler and Other Spring Birds


I love spring migration! To the surprise and delight of birders and nature photographers, a rare bird, the Kirtland's Warbler, visited Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary in Chicago for two days in May.

Below are a series of photographs taken during the 2015 spring season.


The brilliant blue plumage of a singing Indigo Bunting


A Hooded Warbler explores the ground for insects


A Golden-winged Warbler shows off its stunning markings


A handsome American Redstart feeds at Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary


A golden beauty ~ Yellow Warbler


A striking Black-throated Green Warbler hunts among the spring foliage


Seeking sustenance ~ Prothonotary Warbler


A pretty Blue-winged Warbler looks for nourishment


A common spring sight ~ Palm Warbler


Searching for food amid the green leaves ~ Canada Warbler


A beautiful Magnolia Warbler feeds around the interior tree branches


A female Baltimore Oriole delights in blooming tree buds


Flitting from branch to branch ~ American Redstart (female)


On the hunt for a buggy snack ~ Wilson's Warbler


An endangered Kirtland's Warbler surprises us with his glorious presence