April 26, 2003
Photo Gallery of Wing Island Birds - Archives
Myrtle Warbler
| This male Myrtle Warbler has molted into its springtime breeding plumage to try to attract a mate. The Myrtle Warbler is the eastern species of Yellow-rumped Warblers. People sometimes refer to them as "butterbutts" because of the yellow feathers covering the rump. Many Myrtles migrate south for the winter, but others spend their winters on the cape, often visiting backyard feeders if suet is available. Large numbers of Yellow-rumps fly through this area during fall migration. We captured 443 on one October day while banding! |