Yellow-throated Warbler.....Let the Migration Begin!

Just this morning observed and captured the first "oddball" Warbler migrating through my yard. The Yellow-throated Warbler is not one I've ever seen here, although guides say they are Summer residents. Hopefully one or more will set up shop here and let me do a better job of getting some quality captures because these guys are very pretty.

Lovely looks and images of this beautiful warbler... well captured Steve... our warmer March weather has started the migration early with some birds, so I am hoping the warblers fly in sooner than later.

Dave

Looks great to me. The leaves appear to be a visual stage or platform for the subject. Like.

Yes, let it begin. Great shot of a beautiful warbler.
Al

Indeed they are very pretty, and a couple of fine shots you got of them Steve.

Getting better job? These are already fantastic Steve! The catchlight in the eye is lovely! I look forward to your migration collection.

A very pretty Warbler Steve and fine shots of it too! The migration should really start cranking up in a week or two.

Send them straight north if you would, I have been looking and have not seen the migrators yet, even though it was a warm winter, I guess they still stick to their own schedule, great shooting!

dbriz wrote in post #14190957
Lovely looks and images of this beautiful warbler... well captured Steve... our warmer March weather has started the migration early with some birds, so I am hoping the warblers fly in sooner than later.

Dave

I appreciate it Dave, and like you I've seen some species move on out a little earlier than expected. Hopefully to be replaced by others soon.

porkphoto wrote in post #14190975
Looks great to me. The leaves appear to be a visual stage or platform for the subject. Like.

Thank you porkphoto; and I agree the leaves do set the Warbler off pretty nicely.

CDMOOSE wrote in post #14191102
Yes, let it begin. Great shot of a beautiful warbler.
Al

I'm ready Al, bring `em on! And I hope more like these too. Thanks for the compliments.

2slo wrote in post #14191128
Indeed they are very pretty, and a couple of fine shots you got of them Steve.

Thank you Mark; here's hoping I'm ready for more as soon as they arrive.

cfcRebel wrote in post #14191570
Getting better job? These are already fantastic Steve! The catchlight in the eye is lovely! I look forward to your migration collection.

Hope to wow you and others Fee! I always appreciate your encouraging remarks.

txcanon wrote in post #14191749
A very pretty Warbler Steve and fine shots of it too! The migration should really start cranking up in a week or two.

I appreciate your kind words Brad. I think you and Bret are right that even as warm as it's been the birds will move when they're ready.

BGgraphy wrote in post #14191752
Send them straight north if you would, I have been looking and have not seen the migrators yet, even though it was a warm winter, I guess they still stick to their own schedule, great shooting!

Not so fast Bret! I'd like a crack at `em for a week or 2 before I send them your way. Thanks as always.

Nice shots Steve. Jeremy and I saw one today in Madera Canyon down here in AZ. Was at about 4000 feet elevation, and about 15 feet too far away from us! Hoping a few stick around here at the higher elevations so we have another chance at them this spring..

Great job Steve!
I got a few pics of these today but not good like yours.
Mine are pretty horrific.

Thanks for reporting good news Steve
Time to hang a bird feeder or two around the yard.

Amazing shots! Really detailed and sharp!

Lovely shots of a lovely bird.

azmcs wrote in post #14193330
Nice shots Steve. Jeremy and I saw one today in Madera Canyon down here in AZ. Was at about 4000 feet elevation, and about 15 feet too far away from us! Hoping a few stick around here at the higher elevations so we have another chance at them this spring..

That would be a great find Joel as I think these are pretty much an Eastern bird. Thanks for the compliment too.

jhayesvw wrote in post #14193475
Great job Steve!
I got a few pics of these today but not good like yours.
Mine are pretty horrific.

You ought to go ahead and post Jeremy as they are considered rare out West. I thank you for your nice comments, but hope I'm not as excited next time.

icencold wrote in post #14195100
Thanks for reporting good news Steve
Time to hang a bird feeder or two around the yard.

Hopefully everything will start moving Kris and keep us busy. Thanks for checking in.

mek501st wrote in post #14195256
Amazing shots! Really detailed and sharp!

You're too nice Mek, and thanks for your kind words.

Lester Wareham wrote in post #14195301
Lovely shots of a lovely bird.

I appreciate it Lester. As I said, hopefully more in the near future!