Bird Calls Radio's Bird of the Day for Friday, July 29
Palm warbler by Chris Bosak (copyright)
A little out of season, but the palm warbler is the Bird Calls Radio Bird of the Day for Friday, July 29. Happy Friday, everyone.
The palm warbler is a welcomed little bird for birdwatchers as they are one of the first warblers to show up in the spring (along with the pine warbler). After a long winter, New England birdwatchers are itching for some warbler sightings in April. Alas, along come the pines and palms to herald another warbler season.
Palm warblers have a habit of pumping their tails when perching. Not many warblers do that, so it’s a good field mark in identifying them. A handsome little bird, the palm warbler is today’s Bird of the Day.
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