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
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