CLOSED: Pine Warbler?

Is this a pine warbler, and is the next photo a juvenile of this bird?

This message was edited Apr 28, 2009 6:33 PM

Juvenile of previous bird?

The first one is a female American goldfinch - note the stout bill.
The second one looks like a juvenile but it's not a goldfinch...

The second bird reminds me of a Northern Parula warbler, not sure though.

This message was edited Apr 28, 2009 7:02 PM

Agree with American Goldfinch (female) for #1, and Northern Parula (female) for #2.

Resin

I looked up the Northern Parula warbler, and was surprised to learn they stay down south to breed too. I figured it was on its way north. I've never seen them around here, just northern New England where they are very common in the woods. Their call is easy to recognize once you hear it.

breeding map:

http://www.mbr-pwrc.usgs.gov/infocenter/i6480id.html

you can hear the call on this site:

http://identify.whatbird.com/obj/286/overview/Northern_Parula.aspx

Thank you very much