Saturday, November 23, 2013

Yellow-rumped Warbler

 Yellow-rumped warbler  (Setophaga coronata)

Of all the warblers that live in Ontario during the warmer months, Yellow-rumped Warblers are the hardiest: the first to arrive in spring and the last to leave in fall.

 Can you guess how this warbler got it's name?

Still, I was surprised to see this one was still here a couple of weeks ago, foraging on a beach on the northern side of Lake Ontario.

Insect eaters during the warmer months, they readily change over to eating berries in the fall.

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42 comments:

  1. Buttons ThoughtsNovember 23, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    Now that is a beautiful bird I will have to keep my eye open for it around here. I have no idea how it got it's name. Hug B

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  2. JudyNovember 23, 2013 at 7:31 AM

    He is a pretty little thing! Maybe I should get some binoculars and try to identify the birds...
    But the dogs would get so mad at me - they are already having to wait while I photograph everything that doesn't smell!

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  3. Our photosNovember 23, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    What a beautiful little bird!

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  4. Pamela GordonNovember 23, 2013 at 8:14 AM

    Cute! I'm sure he's headed farther south by now.

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  5. rainfield61November 23, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    The yellow is so attractive.

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  6. JeanneNovember 23, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    Beautiful shots of this little bird.. very easy to see how that name came about!

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  7. Cezar and LéiaNovember 23, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    The yellow spot is very charming indeed!
    God bless you!
    Cezar

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  8. eileeninmdNovember 23, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    The YRW is a cutie! They do seem to hang around late in the season. Great shots of the Yellow-rump!

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  9. ElaNovember 23, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    Oh, he is beautiful and co cute !

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  10. John @ Beans and I on the LooseNovember 23, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    I can imagine taxonomists debating on what to call this bird. Looks like he got tagged with a paintball.

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  11. TexWisGirlNovember 23, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    cute little butter-butt. haven't seen them here, yet.

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  12. Linda W.November 23, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Nice photos! I love the little yellow patch on the back of his feathers.

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  13. Gail DixonNovember 23, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    They are so cute! I saw them last year for the first time--earlier this spring. I learned the term "butter butt" from TexWis. :)

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  14. Muffy's MarksNovember 23, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    They stop at my feeders in Northern Wisconsin every spring, so that's where they go... Canada!!!!

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  15. KarenNovember 23, 2013 at 1:03 PM

    Wow, what a rump!!

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  16. BirdmanNovember 23, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    He better get peddling!

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  17. Margaret Birding For PleasureNovember 23, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    Hi EG Don't know what else you would call this birds as it describes it perfectly. great shot.

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  18. RedPatNovember 23, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    It sure is flashing its rump for you!

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  19. IndraniNovember 23, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    That patch of yellow on its back makes it so attractive.

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  20. Crafty Green PoetNovember 23, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    what a handsome bird and so easy to see where it got its name from!

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  21. Ruth KellyNovember 23, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    I have been surprised that the birds in my area have not completely left yet either. I have never seen one with yellow in the back. Do they warbler nice?

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  22. William KendallNovember 23, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    It's a beautiful bird!

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  23. AnonymousNovember 23, 2013 at 4:56 PM

    I have never seen or heard of this bird. I like the yellow rump! Thanks for sharing your birding with us, EG.

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  24. Ruth HiebertNovember 23, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    Excellent shots of the reason for it's name. These are cute little birds.

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  25. MersadNovember 23, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    That little speck of yellow, almost looks like he fell into a can of paint. So charismatic.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  26. Coloring Outside the LinesNovember 23, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    Well he certainly deserves his name- what a pretty sight to see.

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  27. NickiNovember 23, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    Oh God, I've watched one too many episodes of Glee because you way "Warbler" I think "pre-school, hi-pitched boy show choir".

    Lovely shots of the real deal. :)

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  28. MichelleNovember 23, 2013 at 7:49 PM

    What a wonderful dash of yellow!

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  29. KathyNovember 23, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    I don't think we have those this far south. Pretty little guy.

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  30. RandyNovember 23, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    That is some birthmark.

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  31. StephanieNovember 23, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    He is a beautiful bird.

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  32. UnknownNovember 24, 2013 at 2:09 AM

    Cute little bird! It's easy to see where he got his name from.

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  33. AnonymousNovember 24, 2013 at 2:32 AM

    A lovely little bird!Thanks for sharing!

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  34. Anni November 24, 2013 at 6:19 AM

    ...and you captured the warbler perfectly for its name. Well done. Great images.

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  35. PerthDailyPhotoNovember 24, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    What a very sweet little bird EG, he would be welcome in my garden any time.

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  36. UnknownNovember 24, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    Tough little guy!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  37. HansHBNovember 24, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    A lovely post for the bird theme!

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  38. sunshineNovember 24, 2013 at 5:17 PM

    Great bird and beautiful photos.

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  39. LONDONLULUNovember 24, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    A pretty and precious yellow rump! It's a nice touch of warm color amid almost-winter:)

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  40. AnonymousNovember 25, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    No questions on how that one got its name! Great captures.

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  41. RoseNovember 26, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    I loved the barn in the post above...and the collage, too. Specially that nuthatch...

    I so love this little warbler. I want to look it up...cannot remember if I have before or not...if I have I don't remember what I learned. I just wonder if it comes here to this area.

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  42. Everything ChangesNovember 30, 2013 at 11:32 PM

    They fly south to CA to visit us. :-)

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