Tag Archives: Wilson’s Warbler

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Michael Reinhart photographed a beautiful...or, should I say, handsome...Wilson's Warbler. The black cap is the most prominent giveaway this is a male.

These small warblers nest on the Mendonoma Coast and to our north. They eat insects, usually found on leaves, though they will catch flies and other flying insects in the air. The numbers of these beautiful birds are in "steep decline," mostly due to habitat loss. The experts say the best thing you can do for them is to plant native plants in your garden.

To hear the sweet call of these birds, here is a link to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Wilsons_Warbler/sounds

Thanks to Mike for allowing me to share his photo with you here.

Dense fog this morning has cleared away to brilliant sunshine. Mild temps. Lots of visitors to the coast now!

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Susan Ruschmeyer and Peggy Berryhill noticed this colorful bird in their garden in Anchor Bay. Susan took the photo.

It's an adult Wilson's Warbler with a bug in its mouth. Perhaps there is a nest of chicks nearby. This warbler has a black "cap" on his head. You can listen to their calls at this link: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Wilsons_Warbler/sounds

Thanks to Susan for allowing me to share her photo with you here.

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One of the birds that migrates into our area in the spring is the Wilson's Warbler. Craig Tooley recently photographed one.

Wilson's Warbler perches by Craig TooleyIt looks like it is wearing a black toupee! This warbler often raises its tail and flips it from side to side. You can hear its whistling call at this link: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Wilsons_Warbler/sounds

This small songbird eats insects and berries.

Wilson's Warbler by Craig Tooley

Thanks to Craig for allowing me to share his photos with you here. To see much more of Craig's nature photography, here is his website: www.ruffimage.com

Craig is going to be at the Four-eyed Frog Bookstore in Gualala this coming Saturday at 2 pm. He will show tips on how to take wonderful nature photos, especially the ones that are in the book we did together, Mendonoma Sightings Throughout the Year.

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Male birds are singing to attract a mate and it is beautiful to hear. Richard Kuehn and Dean Schuler took a walk yesterday and found these birds -  a Pacific Wren [formally called Winter Wren] and a Wilson's Warbler.

Pacific Wren by Rich Kuehn Wilson's Warbler by Richard Kuehn

To hear the sound of a Pacific Wren, here is the link to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology: http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Pacific_Wren/sounds. And to hear the Wilson's Warbler, here is the link: http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Wilsons_Warbler/sounds

Thanks to Rich for allowing me to share his photos with you here.