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May 20, 2023 14:34:22   #
Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis
 
jak86094 wrote:
The last time a Cape May Warbler was reported in Orange County, California was over 10 years ago...until this week. Two days ago, a very attractive Cape May Warbler was discovered in Eisenhower Park, a city park in the City of Orange. After a morning survey at Harriett Wieder Regional Park in Huntington Beach, a friend and I rushed to Eisenhower Park, joining a group of birders who helped us find and photograph this attractive warbler. It may be a common resident or visitor in your vicinity, but for us it is a rarity worth seeking.

During our earlier survey in Huntington Beach, we counted 12 Orange Crowned Warblers in our assigned area. Though not a rarity, it was exciting to see a bird that displayed a very distinct orange crown. I suspect it is because this is the mating season for this species.

Finally, the Ash-throated Flycatcher is an annual visitor. Not really rare, but I thought some of you might enjoy the photo.

jak

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The last time a Cape May Warbler was reported in O... (show quote)


Fantastic set!!!

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May 20, 2023 14:52:39   #
Silversleuth Loc: San Francisco Bay Area
 
Beautiful visitors, great images. Nicely done!

::Ed::

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May 20, 2023 16:37:01   #
joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
 
jak86094 wrote:
The last time a Cape May Warbler was reported in Orange County, California was over 10 years ago...until this week. Two days ago, a very attractive Cape May Warbler was discovered in Eisenhower Park, a city park in the City of Orange. After a morning survey at Harriett Wieder Regional Park in Huntington Beach, a friend and I rushed to Eisenhower Park, joining a group of birders who helped us find and photograph this attractive warbler. It may be a common resident or visitor in your vicinity, but for us it is a rarity worth seeking.

During our earlier survey in Huntington Beach, we counted 12 Orange Crowned Warblers in our assigned area. Though not a rarity, it was exciting to see a bird that displayed a very distinct orange crown. I suspect it is because this is the mating season for this species.

Finally, the Ash-throated Flycatcher is an annual visitor. Not really rare, but I thought some of you might enjoy the photo.

jak

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The last time a Cape May Warbler was reported in O... (show quote)


Excellent shooting skills in abundance 🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯

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May 20, 2023 17:24:09   #
jak86094
 
Curmudgeon wrote:
Wonderful find and shots jak. Some famous Birder, I don't remember who, said "Sit on a bench in California and sooner or later every north American bird will come by"


Hey, Curmudgeon, I think there is some truth to that, though you’ll have to sit there for a very long time. Thanks for the kind comments. jak

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May 20, 2023 17:30:57   #
jak86094
 
revhen wrote:
Cape May is on the east coast, the southern tip of New Jersey. Goodness! How did it get over there? P.S. great shots.


Yes, of course that is the question. I think it happens when they migrate North that a bird gets lost or blown out of its normal migration path by weather. That is just a guess. Thanks for the kind words. jak

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May 20, 2023 17:33:56   #
jak86094
 
Manglesphoto wrote:
Fantastic set!!!


Thanks Manglesphoto. Very kind. jak

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May 20, 2023 17:35:38   #
jak86094
 
Silversleuth wrote:
Beautiful visitors, great images. Nicely done!

::Ed::


Thank you, Ed. Very kind comments…much appreciated. Have a good weekend. jak

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May 20, 2023 17:37:03   #
jak86094
 
joecichjr wrote:
Excellent shooting skills in abundance 🎯🎯🎯🎯🎯


Thank you, joecichjr. You are very kind. Much appreciated. jak

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May 20, 2023 19:48:28   #
niteman3d Loc: South Central Pennsylvania, USA
 
Wonderful images!

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May 20, 2023 21:47:12   #
jak86094
 
niteman3d wrote:
Wonderful images!


Thank you, niteman. Glad you enjoyed them. Thanks for the kind words and have a good weekend.

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May 20, 2023 22:52:50   #
jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN
 
Great finds and shots

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May 21, 2023 02:05:21   #
jak86094
 
lamiaceae wrote:
Nice set. Rare visitors are interesting but I never run out to find them at my age.


Thanks. Glad you liked it. I try not to "chase" the rare visitors but if it's convenient, I may. It's fun when you can see the rarity. Age will catch up with me sometime...hopefully not too soon. Have a great week. jak

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May 21, 2023 02:07:00   #
jak86094
 
bcheary wrote:
Good set.


Much appreciated. Thanks very much. Have a great new week. jak

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May 21, 2023 02:07:47   #
jak86094
 
niteman3d wrote:
Wonderful images!


Thank you very much, niteman3d. Fun to take them, fun to share them. Glad you enjoyed them. jak

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May 21, 2023 02:09:13   #
jak86094
 
jdtonkinson wrote:
Great finds and shots


Many thanks, jd...I can't take credit for finding the warbler, but appreciate the kind comment. Have a great new week. jak

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