A Rare Visitor

For the past few days, it's been like summer.  This morning  I saw a summer bird which I saw only once a few years ago.  A lucky day!!

"Hi, I may look like Orange-crowned Warbler,

but I am a Nashville Warbler (white eye ring)."

"I am munching little bugs in the honeysuckle bush. 

Early in the morning, the bugs are half asleep and easy to catch."

"I am glad to stop over here since I am getting full."

Nature Reservoir #3

I encountered a bird that I haven't seen for a couple of years.  I was at the observation deck, staying still.  Then next to the structure, I saw someone was shaking in the leaves.  I waited still and then saw this little bird.

"I've been  hiding, but once in a while when it is absolutely safe, I peek out!"

"I am Nashville Warbler; during spring and summer, I live here."

Return of Nashville Warbler

At the end of last April,  I saw a Nashville Warbler.  Through a camera lens, it looked like Orange-crowned Warbler.  Only when I looked at the computer screen, I realized it was another bird.  Through a bird book, I finally came across the Nashville Warbler.

"Let me introduce myself:  I am a Nashville Warbler.  My chest is lot yellower than the Orange-crowned Warbler and I have a grayish head with a complete white eye ring.  For the male, the top of the head has pinkish dots."

"I like eating plum blossoms here."

This spring I have been wondering on and off if the bird would ever return here.  And finally the other day I noticed a yellowish bird on the plum tree branch.

"This year I am already a week late because of the cold spring here.  And I am disappointed to find no more of my favorite plum blossoms left.  Well, that's life, ta, ta... I am on the way to the north."

That was a very quick, short visit; nonetheless, I was happy to see you this year.  Next time when you come, I hope you can find plum blossoms in bloom to stay a bit longer.