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Friday, September 7, 2012

Warbler Camo (or how to hide an American Redstart)


I chose not to crop this photo because I'm amazed at how well this female American Redstart is camouflaged in our birch tree. Even her body silhouette is close to the shape of the leaves.

This tree is a favorite of the gnatcatchers and all warblers. During spring and fall migration it shivers nonstop in the morning and evening hours as dozens of warblers flit through it picking bugs. The best part? It's only 20' from my favorite stoop sitting spot!
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6 comments:

  1. Kerri FarleySeptember 7, 2012 at 3:47 PM

    Stunning! It really blends in perfectly!

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  2. joanca bsSeptember 8, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    amazing photos in blog and gretings from may ornithology blog

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    1. CabinGirlSeptember 17, 2012 at 5:51 PM

      Thanks so much for the nice comments. Just subscribed to your blog - love the Greater Flamingo photos.

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  3. Mia McPhersonSeptember 9, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    The bird really does blend in, isn't nature marvelous?

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    1. CabinGirlSeptember 17, 2012 at 5:52 PM

      No wonder I have such a hard time getting them on film :-D

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