Northern Parula or Cerulean Warbler song. June 17, Ohio (1 Viewer)

[qwerty5]

In the field I thought Northern Parula, but listened to it again this morning and am unsure. It certainly isn't the typical alternate song of NOPA, but doesn't sound right for CERW either. It was singing quite close to a definite NOPA for a while with no interaction. Merlin says NOPA, but that doesn't mean much.
Recording here: https://ebird.org/checklist/S141804918

 

[raymie]

Definitely Northern Parula.

 

[qwerty5]

Definitely Northern Parula.

Because?

 

[cajanuma]

I agree with Northern Parula, and I also think your Chipping Sparrow/Worm-eating Warbler sounds good for Worm-eating, faster-paced and 'drier' sounding than a Chipping Sparrows. Plus the species in the background (Louisiana Waterthrush, Acadian Flycatcher, Ovenbird etc) indicate that the habitat was probably better for Worm-eating.

 

[qwerty5]

I agree with Northern Parula, and I also think your Chipping Sparrow/Worm-eating Warbler sounds good for Worm-eating, faster-paced and 'drier' sounding than a Chipping Sparrows. Plus the species in the background (Louisiana Waterthrush, Acadian Flycatcher, Ovenbird etc) indicate that the habitat was probably better for Worm-eating.

Thanks, I agree the CHSP/WEWA sounds good for Worm-eating, but they are very rare in this area, particularly as a breeder. Since I never got a visual I can't be sure of the species. There was a picnic area 500 ft away, so it could have been a CHSP straying into the woods a bit.