Warblers

Warblers are small songbirds with tiny bills. Some are only migrating through; others winter here or nest here.

Yellow-Rumped Warbler

Also known as the myrtle warbler, this warbler is a winter resident on the island, sometimes in huge flocks. They've earned the somewhat silly nickname of "butter butts" because you can often see the yellow patch on the rump. Depending on the season or year, these birds can look really different. They eat berries as well as insects.

Orange Crowned Warbler

These small warblers are often in mixed flocks with yellow-rumped warblers. They are fairly uniform in color.

Black and White Warbler

This tiny warbler creeps up and down the branches, even upside down like a nuthatch. Look for it in the winter months, along the edges of the forests in the oak trees, and near the Landings Building.

Cape May Warbler

This fall migrant can be seen occasionally at the Landings building at the tops of the oak trees.

Prairie Warbler

In fall and spring, these streaked warblers with yellow accents can be found along the roadsides and Huyler House Pond.

Black Throated Blue Warbler

Look carefully, these pretty warblers are only on the island for a few days each fall as neotropical migrants, heading for tropics for the winter.

Northern Parula

Northern Parulas nest on the island and are most often found near Oak trees in the spanish moss.

Yellow Throated Warbler

Look for these birds at the corner near the landings building in the tops of the Oak trees. They are most often seen here during spring and fall migration.

Prothonotary Warbler

Normally just passing through, these birds look a little like a flying stick of butter. They have gray wings on a mostly yellow body with no streaks. The best place to see them is in the Beidler Forest up the road, but they have been spotted in summer along the road to the pool near Huyler House pond. They will pick spiders from webs!

Common Yellowthroat

Common Yellowthroats are most often seen here during fall and winter. Adult males have really striking black faces and yellow throats. More on the blog here.

American Redstart

Most commonly seen during October migration, American Redstart males and females even seem to migrate separately. They can be seen along Old House Lane and at the Landings building in the oak trees. Click here for more on this species on the blog.