Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia)
Remember the lyrics "Yellow bird up high in banana tree"? Well this warbler was actually in a willow tree and he was not alone like Harry Belafonte in the song. This guy was with a number of his friends hunting down caterpillars and other insects.
Looking down
Yellow warblers are little birds that frequent the tops of shrubs and small trees such as willows, alders and cottonwoods in wetland areas.
Looking up
And the males love to sing!
I am joining Stewart M's Wild Bird Wednesday HERE
Oh isn't he the handsome wee gent! A winged ray of sunshine.
ReplyDeleteOh he is so pretty! I've never seen one of these.
ReplyDeleteHow they must brighten up the garden.
ReplyDeleteDarla
How pretty. Hope it got enough to eat.
ReplyDeleteI have watched too much TV with my kids because the first thing that came to mind when you mentioned warblers was one of the show-choir/glee choir groups from GLEE.
ReplyDeleteThat first shot is amazing - looks like a painting. Normally when little yellow birds flit around here they are so sinking fast that getting a picture is out of the question.
Oh I can almost hear him. Awesome shots cameragirl Hug B
ReplyDeleteso birds look up and down to.. just like you do... they are beautiful
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful sighting! He's so bright and vivid. I'd love to see one of those here.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, what a lovely yellow this bird is! Beautiful setting as well!
ReplyDeletelovely! i was thrilled to see one here last year. :)
ReplyDeleteLovely bird. It has a delightful yellow color.
ReplyDeleteThe first time I see this.
Fantastic photos.
Regards:)
Lucia
What a beautiful bird this is, and I think he is singing just for you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great sighting EG! They are such a pretty bird.
ReplyDeleteI love his color, and can only imagine how wonderful he sounded!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I haven't seen one before. Wonderful captures!
ReplyDeleteOh, he is just so gallant and beautiful. Great shots.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots, EG! I love trying to spot warblers in the trees when you can hear them and then of course you must try to identify them! ;-)
ReplyDeleteA beauty of a bird bidding you to come by and take its photograph. I think it's warbling in that last photo!
ReplyDeleteNow *that* is yellow! Magnificent yellow! Just too beautiful for words - thank you for sharing :) An interesting bird too! -Tammy
ReplyDeleteSo lovley yellow colour nice photos ,Nette
ReplyDeleteWonderful find and terrific photos.
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous warbler! This is one I have yet to see. Great photos!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bird, such a vivid colour!
ReplyDeleteGreat post for WBW!
ReplyDeleteWell done!
Beautiful color!
ReplyDeleteOh!!! Could anything be more wonderful?
ReplyDeleteThank You!!!
Great shots of the warbler - love that last one!
ReplyDeleteHe is a beautiful shade of yellow, lovely pics.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous vibrant yellow. Mother Nature gives us the grandest gifts. Wonderful captures. genie
ReplyDeleteSo very pretty in the bright sunlight and greenery!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colour.
ReplyDeleteThe Yellow Warbler is a gorgeous bird. So bright and beautiful. Great shots!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful bird. I remember that song. Great shots.
ReplyDeleteah! Yellow birds, love them. Beautiful photos.........
ReplyDeleteOh my God. Nature's poetry !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful coloring. I don't believe we have anything like this in our local bird community.
ReplyDeleteSoooo Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWow, did you find him here. I have not seen one in years.
ReplyDeleteYour first bird portrait is pretty nice, EG.
ReplyDeleteSuch a bright, little fellow!
ReplyDeleteWhat a bright little fellow.
ReplyDeletehow pretty, we get olive colored warblers with yellow on the breast. They eat the aphids in my locust tree so I get to watch them a lot.
ReplyDeleteI echo Jacqueline--thought sunshine in motion when say your photos. And the brown markings go so well with the strong yellow color. Would be thrilled to see one of these. Great studies, CameraGirl.
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous bird, the yellow color is adorable!I would love to listen he singing!
ReplyDeleteLéia
Any chance it could be more yellow?? Splendid bird.
ReplyDeleteCheers and thanks for linking to WBW
Stewart M - Melbourne
Nice find!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteNice find!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteMy, goodness! What a beauty! I can almost hear it singing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a spectacular little fella! He certainly doesn't believe in camouflage colouring!
ReplyDeleteI can't even begin to say how thrilled I would be to capture such little Beauties EG, they are totally delightful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful little guy. I have never seen one even though they are out this way----somewhere. Good captures. MB
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots of a beautiful bird. I love their persistent singing.
ReplyDeleteHe's beautiful. I have never seen one before!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely! I don't see these in my area. (Montreal).
ReplyDeleteHe's handsome. The colour is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteWonderful images!
ReplyDeleteWe're lucky to have them in the winter and glad they made it home so you can have them the rest of the year!
That bird is such a vivid color of yellow. Quite beautiful!
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Looking up...Looking down....Looking all around...what beautiful shots. Such a vibrant yellow. genie
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