More warbler confusion from Vermont USA (1 Viewer)

[richardt48]

I've attached three pics of a warbler that I saw while kayaking in a nearby lake, all of the same bird. For the side and front views, Merlin returns Cape May, Palm and Orange-crowned warbler in varying orders. I've included a rump end pic if it helps: Merlin doesn't do well with such pics! So, which of the above three, or some other? I've seen Cape May at the lake before, although they are seldom reported in the region.

 

[tom baxter]

Cape May Warbler. I find that they have a pretty distinctive bill shape when you are in doubt.

 

[Butty]

Cape May Warbler

The OP's bird has yellow (not white) undertail-coverts, so I can't see that working. It looks fine for palm warbler.

 

[A2GG]

The OP's bird has yellow (not white) undertail-coverts, so I can't see that working. It looks fine for palm warbler.

good catch. I missed that. It has to be a Palm Warbler.

 

[KC Foggin]

Palm Warbler for me.

 

[richardt48]

Thank you so much, folks. I really liked the succinct debate!