Warbler at Parker River NWR in Mass. (1 Viewer)

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BirdingDoc

BirdingDoc

• Apr 9, 2015

• #1

I spotted this passerine last May at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge in Massachusetts. I thought it was a female Northern Parula, but now that I have (finally!) had a chance to review my photos I am less than certain. I apologize that all my photos (and the only look I had) are of an avian derrière. Your opinion is appreciated.
Charles

 

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Tiraya

San Diego CA

• Apr 9, 2015

• #2

American redstart :t:

 

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BirdingDoc

BirdingDoc

• Apr 9, 2015

• #3

Thank you so much! I had dismissed that possibility because I thought the feathers were too brown for a female Redstart. This was good lesson for me.
Charles

 

Larry Lade

Moderator

• Apr 9, 2015

• #4

Confirm, American Redstart.

 

TLeukering

Well-known member

• Apr 17, 2015

• #5

Though probably a female, there's no guarantee that it's not a young male, though most show at least a few bits of black plumage on head by May.