Wow, I wasn't thinking of a late spring migrant---must be almost unprecedented to have one near the end of June. Regards, Tim Brush Edinburg, TX On Fri, Jun 28, 2013 at 10:49 AM, Susan Schaezler <warblerwoods@xxxxxxxxx>wrote: > This wasn't my ID call, but I look at all warblers for something simple > and I learned by trial and error in the beginning that if I look at the leg > color and vent, I can narrow ID down in confusing birds. This bird pointed > to Blackpoll with those two items. The old Warbler Guide by Dunn/Garrett > has two pages of vents that is my Bible of Warbler ID. > Susan Schaezler > WarblerWoods.org > 501(c)(3) Cibolo/Schertz > Lone Star Land Steward Winner 2011. GCBO Site Partner > Life member TOS, SAAS, TAS > > On Jun 28, 2013, at 2:53 PM, "Alan Wormington" <wormington@xxxxxxxx> > wrote: > > > Susan and all, > > > > Definitely a female Blackpoll Warbler. > > > > During the period of June 20-22 I noticed some rather strong NEXAD > readings that certainly appeard to be birds migrating north (rather than > insects). It is well known that a lot of passerines were VERY late in > getting to their nesting grounds this year. > > > > Alan Wormington > > Leamington, Ontario > > --------- Forwarded Message ---------- > > From: Susan Schaezler <warblerwoods@xxxxxxxxx> > > To: Texbirds <texbirds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, Ann Mallard < > camallard@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > > Subject: [texbirds] Blackpoll Warbler in Bexar County > > Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2013 09:40:59 -0500 > > > > Posted with Ann's permission, since possibly IDd > > Local birds don't end up on wider audience > >> At Converse North Park, I found this warbler that I had a hard time to > id. After looking at the photos, I believe this may be a Blackpoll Warbler. > I have eight photos posted. Please review and let me know any opinions. > Thanks. > >> Link http://camallard.zenfolio.com/p851166235 > >> > >> Ann Mallard > > Edit your Freelists account settings for TEXBIRDS at > //www.freelists.org/list/texbirds > > Reposting of traffic from TEXBIRDS is prohibited without seeking permission > from the List Owner > > > Edit your Freelists account settings for TEXBIRDS at //www.freelists.org/list/texbirds Reposting of traffic from TEXBIRDS is prohibited without seeking permission from the List Owner