Notes from a beautiful place on the planet: part of the driftless area of northwestern Wisconsin at Lake Pepin, where the Mississippi winds beneath limestone bluffs and the night sky is unobscured. Thanks for visiting! ~Uri

May 13, 2008

Beaking News

For one heart-stopping moment each,  three warblers I have never before seen appeared in the thicket outside the kitchen window. First, a Yellow-rumped Warbler landed, then turned away as if to show off his brilliant backside. Next, a dashing little Common Yellowthroat in (uncommon) black mask paused just long enough for me to grab a thorough look.  Just when I thought it was safe to take a sip of coffee a Blackburnian Warbler appeared.  A Warbler I hear all day outside my office window, is the Tennessee Warbler, I consider its high-pitched song the sweetest of them all.  The following audio clip is close to what I hear. Listen»

Here is a great birding blog from a Duluth resident:Laura's Birding Blog»

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Hello from Minnesota!

I love your blog, Uri. I myself saw a yellow-rumped warbler hopping among the ivy along the ledge of a university building yesterday--another entry to my life list. And later that same evening, we had a momentary visit from an indigo bunting, followed by male and female orioles! What a birdilicious day!

Thanks for reporting your bird and frog sightings, Uri! I always enjoy them.