Bird Watching: Daily Pics #94, 1 by Elphaba

Elphaba wrote:
Well, nature found a way to perk me up. I had the sprinkler on in front and I went around the house to see about hanging a nest box for the Downy's on a tree there. I was greeted by a Common Yellowthroat, a Solitary Vireo and a Golden-Cheeked Warbler!!!

This is the worst picture that I've posted yet. I tried to set the camera without looking away from the bird and accidentally put it on portrait mode. I have to post it anyway b/c I'm just so excited! You don't see endangered species everyday when you live 8 miles from downtown Houston!

Hope I ID'd it right. I saw a pair last year at this time and they stayed for a few days before heading to central Texas. I must go do my taxes now!

Edit: I don't think I did ID it correctly. Another picture shows that the eyeline is more olive -- maybe a Black-Throated Green Warbler traveling through?

This message was edited Apr 15, 2008 9:39 AM