The Morning Journal (Lorain, OH)
MiGrAtOrY BiRdS SpOtLiGhT: WaRbLeRs
8he magic of songbird spring migration is in full swing. *ach spring, many songbirds, especially the warblers, are journeying from their winter homes in the southern 9 , 2e\ico, and outh &merica to summer nesting grounds. LiOe the =ellow Warbler åƒŇŤĚ±ď±Ɛ ŤåƒåÏĚб and 5rothonotary Warbler {ŹŇƒŇĻŇƒ±ŹĞ±Ɛ ÏЃŹå± , some warblers find nesting habitat here in Lorain County, while others stop only to refuel before crossing LaOe *rie to the boreal forests of Canada.
8he 'lacOpoll Warbler åƒŇŤĚ±ď±Ɛ žƒŹĞ±ƒ± , with its blacO cap and white cheeO, covers over , miles during their migrations in the spring and fall each year. 8heir northern migration route will taOe them from the &mazon 7iver basin to the boreal forests of Canada. 4n their southern migration route in the fall, these amazing birds will fly from Canada to the Carolina coast, where they will refuel for their three-day non-stop flight over the &tlantic 4cean to 5eru and 'razil, an astonishing almost miles
8he 'lacOburnian Warbler åƒŇŤĚ±ď±Ɛ üƣžÏ± will undoubtedly catch your eye with its unique flaming orange throat patch.
ightings of this bird are rare as it prefers to glean insects from the leaves at the top of the forest canopy. 8heir spring migration journey taOes them from the forests around the &ndes 2ountains in outh &merica up to Canadaƶs boreal forests.
8he Cerulean Warbler åƒŇŤĚ±ď±Ɛ ÏåŹƣĮå± is unmistaOable with its brilliant sOy-blue feathers. .f you listen closely for its buzzy trill of a song, you might hear this beautiful warbler before you can see him.
We invite you to join a hiOe as we listen and watch for these amazing, beautiful migrating songbirds Ƴ the warblers