[birdky] Re: BKY: Black-and- white Warbler

Black-and-whites are well-known for their early "wanderings."  They are
among the first to return in spring, and I have seen fledged young in Land
Between the Lakes by mid-May.  Males are not infrequently heard singing in
what is essentially non-breeding habitat by mid-June.  I had two separte
birds in such presumed habitat on a BBS route on June 21st this year.  On my
family's farm in eastern Jefferson County (not far from where Jane and Pat
live) I regularly heard the species in late June and early July (when I used
to spend much time there).  You will note a comment about this behavior in
The Ky Breeding Bird Atlas.  Another species that regularly appears like
this is the Blue-winged Warbler.  

In fact, most species of songbirds -- including warblers -- do this
regularly, but because most begin their wandering (or casual southward
migration) during or after mid-July when song pretty much ceases in most
warblers, it is not detected readily. It is also possible that
Black-and-whites DO sing a little more during this wandering time than other
species.

bpb, Louisville
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> This morning while reading the newspaper and drinking my coffee out on the
> 
> patio I heard the song of a black-and-white warbler. Quickly grabbing our 
> binoculars Pat and  I discovered a nice male in the nearby locust tree. I
> was 
> surprised to see one at this time of the summer in our backyard, but what
> a 
> special treat it was to both see and hear a warber, one of my favorite
> group 
> of birds.
> 
> Jane Bell
> Louisville, Kentucky
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