[va-bird] black&white in Oakton: the audio CD really works!

[Steve Johnson <stevejohnson2@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

This is something of a plug for the "bird songs on CD" approach to 
learning birds.

Before today I had a total of one lifetime sighting of a Black-and-White 
Warbler, several years ago, no vocalizations.  Recently I have been 
listening to the Peterson "Birding by Ear" 3-CD set, and I had a pretty 
good idea of this bird's call.

Tonight I was with my family at 8:00 PM on the sidewalk patio outside 
the Chicken Out in Oakton.  A fairly urban location, and a lousy time of 
day (or so I thought).  My wife and son - who are let's say less 
bird-oriented than me - said, "What's that funny sound?"  As soon as I 
heard it, I told them it sounded like a B&W.  After a minute's search it 
showed up, moving through the trees lining Miller Road, just a hundred 
yards or so from  Route 123 (aka Chain Bridge Road).  I watched it 
sing.  A beautiful little squeaky wheel.

Those CDs can really work well (sometimes).

Is it unusual to have a warbler singing (or calling) at 8 PM?

- Steve Johnson
Fairfax, VA



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