Wilson's Warbler

[Ed O'Connor]

Saw this bird yesterday on Peninsula D in Tommy Thompson Park. There were two or three mixed flocks of warblers, vireos, flycatchers, and nuthatches moving through the peninsula. Other warblers seen included American Redstart, Northern Parula, Magnolia, Blackpoll, Palm, Black-throated Green, Yellow-rumped, Black-throated Blue, and Chestnut-sided. Apparently there was also a Canada in the mix, but he didn't show himself to me.

Wilson's Warbler by Edward O'Connor, on Flickr

[Shortsighted]

Nice intimate shot of a juvenile Wilson's. Have not seen a single one
so far. Lots of Redstarts, Chestnut-sided, Magnolia and a few BT Green
and BT Blue. Have not seen a N. Parula yet either and certainly not a
Blackpoll, but without using binoculars I may have over-looked both
species. Viewing them through a 200mm lens does not help much with
ID especially when they are way above me.

Sounds like you had a good day.

[Ed O'Connor]

Thanks, Shortsighted. I'd be lost without my Zeisses, but they do add about 25 ounces to the drag around the neck.

[Shortsighted]

I have access to a very light-weight mini binocular from Pentax (not mine) but almost
never remember to bring them along. I think the fear of having them tangle with my
camera strap is the real reason I repeatedly forget to recruit it. I also have a straight
barreled spotting scope but at a minimum 12X it takes way to long to find a moving
target. Besides the weight is also an issue. Your neck and shoulders must be made of sterner stuff.

[Dinusaur]

It may be a little early for Northern Parulas; however, Blackpolls are here - I saw a pair in Downsview Park on Sunday, Sept 9.