Looking out my kitchen door I saw this female Pine Warbler gathering nesting materials. I took the pictures from the door so they are not the greatest but the Pine warbler look so cute anyway. The Pine Warbler is found near pinewoods, though it might forage near mixed woodlands. They probe pine cones for insects and larvae. The male is a bright yellow and the female has the yellow around the face, grayish wings sometimes mixed with olive. The white wing bars are also visable. I am not usre where this pretty one is building her nest but it must be close by. I have been treated with the Pine Warblers in my yard even in the winter months.
Here is the male Pine Warbler at my suet feeder.. seen last winter.
This is a more recent shot of the male Pine Warbler.
One easy way for me to see the difference between a female Goldfinch and a female Pine Warbler is the shape of the beak.
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He is a busy little fellow and so yellow. Just lovely!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of the warblers. The last warbler could almost be mistaken for a yellow flower if he was in a tree or field.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds very interesting, it must be good to know the story further.
ReplyDeletestunning photos! Thanks for visiting my blog - I'm now a follower!
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That's a beautiful little bird, very like the goldfinches we see here. I take it from the name that it also has a beautiful song? Nice photos of it!
ReplyDeleteVery cool to see your photos of a species I've never had the chance to see before!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty couple they make.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,Ruth
Utterly amazing.
ReplyDeleteEileen: Very neat captures of the little warbler.
ReplyDeleteYou know so much about birds, Eileen! I am constantly amazed.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots. Beautiful warbler.
ReplyDeleteLuiz Ramos
Mrs. PW Is a sweet little bird with an expressive face. Nice pics. MB
ReplyDeleteSweet photos.
ReplyDeleteI think those are very good photos as I can see so much detail on the bird.
ReplyDeletePretty pretty little bird! Nice photography.
ReplyDeleteIt's that time..I wish them good luck with their babies......Michelle
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty little warbler. Nice photos.
ReplyDeletePlease send a Pine Warbler to Idaho!
ReplyDeleteWow! They're so colorful,
ReplyDeleteLovely birds and it is interesting to see the differences between the female and male.
ReplyDeletePine Warblers are sooo cute! Did you find where the nest is?
ReplyDeleteNice sot of the Pine Warbler gathering nesting material Eileen. I love watching birds this time of year. you get to see all of their mating rituals and nesting activity, then you get treated to their young ones!
ReplyDeletethat is a sweet bird, and great shots. :)
ReplyDeleteExcellent photos series on the Pine Warbler! And yes, they are cute!
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