Common Yellowthroat

July 07, 2013  •  Leave a Comment

The Common Yellowthroat is the most common warbler in Pennsylvania.  Unlike other warblers, this one prefers moist wetlands and low, wet shrubby areas over the forest habitat.

Common Yellowthroat

Common Yellowthroat (Canon EOS 5D Mark III, Canon 300mm 2.8L, 2X EF Extender III, f/5.6 @ 600mm, 1/125, ISO 800, +2/3 EV)

 

The male Common Yellowthroat will visit his favorite singing perches in rotation.  If you are attempting to photograph this lively singer and miss the shot, be patient and it will return.  The reason it returns to its favorite perches is to mark the boundary of its territory so another male will not intrude.

Common Yellowthroat

Common Yellowthroat (Canon EOS 5D Mark III, Canon 300mm 2.8L, 2X EF Extender III, f/5.6 @ 600mm, 1/100, ISO 800, +2/3 EV)

 

In Western Pennsylvania, we can enjoy the song of the Common Yellowthroat from April through early October when most will migrate to southern states, Mexico, and Central America.

Common Yellowthroat

Common Yellowthroat (Canon EOS 5D Mark III, Canon 300mm 2.8L, 2X EF Extender III, f/5.6 @ 600mm, 1/125, ISO 800, +2/3 EV)

 

Thanks for looking,

Dan


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