Gilligallou's Blog — warblers

Often referred to as a “hyperactive warbler”, the American Redstart is a treat to view with its striking orange and black foliage and busy personality. Often seen hopping across treetops, this is one of the most common nesting warblers in North America, and creatively uses its flashy colored wings and tail to startle insects while […]  

Keep your eyes peeled for this well-traveled warbler this spring, as they begin to re-populate the woods of Canada and the northern United States.  The Bay-Breasted Warbler is what is called a “New World Warbler”, a group of warblers distinct to North America, rooted from the tropic climates of Central America.  It is believed that […]