Tonight we went to visit my parents and were looking out their front window. Lo and behold, a bird that looked somewhat like a Gold Finch upon first glance, but when it turned we could see a very pointed beak (unlike the Gold Finch). We observed, observed and observed, which wasn't easy without our regular binoculars or camera (note to self- ALWAYS bring your camera!). We took some pics, but they were quite blurry since we were using my mom's camera. I posted the pics to whatbird.com for ID help and had two confirmations that it's the Cape May Warbler. This is a new addition is our life list- the first in over a month! Very exciting. It turns out there were actually two flying in the trees and visiting the bird bath. Yay!
Sibley's Guide says the Cape May Warbler is "uncommon and irregular..." with a "pointed, clightly decurved bill..."
My mom had commented earlier today that she was hearing a new song in the yard today and she was right!!!
Here's our terrible pics (my apologies for the poor quality!)
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