I added a new bird siting (new to me) this past weekend. We were at Irvin Cobb Marina on Kentucky Lake in Western Kentucky where we were going to boat with family. While sitting on the dock, this golden bird caught my eye as he flew to a bird house hanging from a pole.
At first his bright yellow color made me think he was a goldfinch. As I edged closer trying to get a few snaps of him (on my iPhone), I could see his beak better and knew it wasn't a goldfinch. The finch has a conical shaped bill to crack open seeds; but not this bird. His beak was the slender beak of a warbler.
I knew he was a warbler but no clue which one. I did note his beady black eye, blue-gray wings, and the white coloring under his tail.
Thankfully, one of the other boaters on the dock knew exactly what kind of warbler he was.
Siting this Prothonotary Warbler just made my day. I love boating on the lake, but bird watching always comes into the picture for me.
Thanks for stopping by and taking a look at the Prothonotary Warbler - Judy.
Linking to:
Friday Photo Journal @ Serendipity is Sweet
Mosaic Monday @ Letting Go of the Bay Leaf
Busy Monday @ A Pinch of Joy
At first his bright yellow color made me think he was a goldfinch. As I edged closer trying to get a few snaps of him (on my iPhone), I could see his beak better and knew it wasn't a goldfinch. The finch has a conical shaped bill to crack open seeds; but not this bird. His beak was the slender beak of a warbler.
I knew he was a warbler but no clue which one. I did note his beady black eye, blue-gray wings, and the white coloring under his tail.
Thankfully, one of the other boaters on the dock knew exactly what kind of warbler he was.
Siting this Prothonotary Warbler just made my day. I love boating on the lake, but bird watching always comes into the picture for me.
Thanks for stopping by and taking a look at the Prothonotary Warbler - Judy.
Linking to:
Thankful Thursday @ It's a Small Town Life
Friday Photo Journal @ Serendipity is Sweet
Saturday's Critters @ Viewing Nature with Eileen on Saturdays
Camera Critters on Saturday
Mosaic Monday @ Letting Go of the Bay Leaf
Busy Monday @ A Pinch of Joy
MET Monday @ Between Naps on the Porch
My Corner of the World @ Photographing New Zealand on Wednesday
Wild Bird Wednesday @ Paying Ready Attention
Wild Bird Wednesday @ Paying Ready Attention
Oh my goodness! What an amazing sighting! One time I thought I saw one and posted it on my blog and the birders came out from everywhere to let me know I was wrong! hahaha! But I was so sure I had seen one because it had lots of yellow. Your photos really show what one looks like though. I'm SO jealous! heehee! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!!! It really does look like a goldfinch (hey, Finch Rest here, haha) that just needed a nose job, haha.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for teaching us all about birds. There are so many things I have learned by reading your blog and seeing your amazing photos.
Hope you enjoy the lake. Sounds heavenly in this heat to go boating.
How exciting to add a new bird to your list!
ReplyDeleteHe is very handsome! Great photos!
It does look like a Goldfinch! I am impressed with your knowledge of birds. I know mostly feeder birds. Thanks for linking up.
ReplyDeleteSuch a vibrant yellow warbler. Great shots
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Judy - it is always so exciting to add a new bird to our list! Congrats on sighting this glorious warbler for yours! Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday!
ReplyDeleteYour day sounds heavenly Judy! Boating with family, and a new (and beautiful) bird .... everything I love right there, family, water and birds,!
ReplyDeleteHello, Congrats on your sighting. The Prothonotary Warbler is beautiful. Great shots from your phone.
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking up and sharing your post. Enjoy your day, have a great new week!