cccougar Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Seeking help with this pretty bird I photographed today in the Charleston, SC area. I'm thinking Pine Warbler. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cccougar Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fwFiB2TZozc/W9-RikgOE7I/AAAAAAAAsWQ/CLzwGx7R8JU34Yhcx3_j3Ze-n65k1xKsACLcBGAs/s1600/121244D0-695E-4B54-BC74-1B2C14825D36.jpeg This bird seen around same time I also believe to be a Pine Warbler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 I'm thinking Blackburnian Warbler for the first bird because of the dark cheek patch that connects to the streaking on the flanks. But I am a bit puzzled by the very rounded cheek patch, the light head stripe, and the extensive yellow below. Do you have anymore photos of this one? 2 minutes ago, cccougar said: https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fwFiB2TZozc/W9-RikgOE7I/AAAAAAAAsWQ/CLzwGx7R8JU34Yhcx3_j3Ze-n65k1xKsACLcBGAs/s1600/121244D0-695E-4B54-BC74-1B2C14825D36.jpeg This bird seen around same time I also believe to be a Pine Warbler. The streaking on the second bird is too strong for a Pine Warbler. Looks better for a Yellow-rumped Warbler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamRHead Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 8 hours ago, The Bird Nuts said: The streaking on the second bird is too strong for a Pine Warbler. Looks better for a Yellow-rumped Warbler. I agree with Yellow-rump Warbler for the second bird. I'm not sure about the first bird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean C Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 1: First thought was Blackburnian. Any more photos @cccougar? 2: Yellow-rumped Warbler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IvoryBillHope Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Has the first photo been edited? The cheek patch and streaks do look a little dark, but everything else looks fine for a Pine to me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cccougar Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 Yes Ivory I processed it some, which dud bring out the yellow more. Here is the original. Still going with Pine Warbler? Other comments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IvoryBillHope Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Definite Pine for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Oh, that's much better. The contrast between the cheek patch and the nape was too strong in the first photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cccougar Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 So Charlie you think also this is a Pine Warbler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akiley Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 1) Definley Pine for me. Look at that thick, black bill 2) Yup, Myrtle 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akiley Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Also, the probability of a Blackburnian eating suet is awfully low. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 57 minutes ago, cccougar said: So Charlie you think also this is a Pine Warbler? Looks like the Pine Warblers I get up here in Lexington SC. For ID purposes, please either post unedited photos or let us know what edits or modifications you made. Also, don't forget to mention when you saw the bird. Some species look similar but may not be in an area at the same time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cccougar Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 I did say Charleston at the top. But yes I'll keep that in mind regarding photo enhancements. Thank you for the ID help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Yikes, the high level of contrast had me stumped... ? Agree with Pine Warbler. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean C Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 4 hours ago, The Bird Nuts said: Yikes, the high level of contrast had me stumped... ? Agree with Pine Warbler. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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