An Ode to Photos of Warblers

This is an ode to the thousands of photos I have to Warblers.  While I do have some that allow you to see the field marks, see the contrast of colors, and even enjoy the true beauty of the bird.  But sadly, those views can be rare and grabbing those pictures can be even rarer.  This is an ode to the difficult photos of warblers out there.  The Silouettes, the half shots, the partials wings, and tail views of birds fill my computer and external hard drive.

Why do most photos of warblers end up as partials or fragments of the birds they represent?  Well, warblers are tiny, fast, and often live at the tops of trees.  That means that good warbler pictures have to overcome those challenges.  Sometimes you can (and I will give you all some good pictures next time) but today is all about those pictures that drive us crazy.  So take a look, sympathize and let's move on and just enjoy the fact that we get to share some more time with warblers as they move on to their breeding grounds.  Until the next time warblers, go birding!

American Redstart

Backlight Bay-Breasted Warbler

Can you find the Cape May Warbler?

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