Learn a Bird
A feature for new birders
December 2011
American Coot
The American Coot is common on our ponds in winter and stays late in spring.
October 2011
Pied-billed Grebe
One of our wintering ducks. it is easily identified from its profile.
Dives to escape danger traveling considerable distance while under water. Common on FL ponds from October to May.
This fellow showed up in my pond this week.
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October 2011
Palm Warbler
The Palm warbler one of our small common winter visitors. Easily seen as they forage on or near the ground.
Easy to identify with their yellow olive tones with a yellow undertail and rusty cap on their heads.
The ID clincher is the constant flicking or bobbing tail.
They nest and breed north in Canada and migrate to the south eastern US coast line and Caribbean islands in winter.
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Palm Warbler
October 2011
Palm Warbler
The Palm warbler one of our small common winter visitors. Easily seen as they forage on or near the ground.
Easy to identify with their yellow olive tones with a yellow undertail and rusty cap on their heads.
The ID clincher is the constant flicking or bobbing tail.
They nest and breed north in Canada and migrate to the south eastern US coast line and Caribbean islands in winter.
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Palm Warbler