Yellowthroat in the Reeds

by Judi Dressler

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Yellowthroat in the Reeds

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Judi Dressler

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It was fun trying to photograph these little warblers, as they flitted through the reeds, barely holding still for a second. Their bright yellow plumage flashed as they popped up here and there, but mostly they hid lower down. Occasionally two of them would chase each other in a quick flight; after all it was spring time!

Look for these furtive, yellow-and-olive warblers skulking through tangled vegetation, often at the edges of marshes and wetlands. It is the only one of our warblers that will nest in open marshes, Females lack the mask and are much browner, though they usually show a hint of warm yellow at the throat. Although it sometimes hides in the marsh, its low rough callnote will reveal its presence. The male often perches atop a tall stalk to rap out his distinctive song, wichity-wichity-wichity.

Photo taken on June 22, 2020, not far from Greeley Colorado.

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June 23rd, 2020

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