Our Warblers

With over 50 warbler species in the US, the West has less warbler bird diversity. But a number of species can be tracked down in the region, making our backyard in the mountainous southwest a perfect place for warbler watching. Learn about our warblers by listening to these short clips, and enjoy!

About Our Warblers

Warblers are some of the most exciting birds to see during spring migration, and they are known for their long migrations, traveling from South America and the West Indies to …

Black-Throated Grey Warbler

First on the scene in our backyard is the Black-throated Gray Warbler, which arrives in April.  This bird is a striking yet monochrome warbler that wears only a tiny spot of yellow just above and in front of the eye …

Yellow-Throated Warbler

The Yellow-Rumped Warblers arrive at about the same time, in April …

Orange-Crowned Warbler

Briefly in May, and then again in August, we look forward to a visit by the orange-crowned warbler. These grayish to olive-green birds vary in color geographically

Wilson’s Warbler

The Wilson’s Warbler is also known to make an appearance at our place in May, and then again in August and September. This bright yellow warbler with a black cap is one of …

Grace’s Warbler

The Grace’s Warbler can be observed at our place from July through September.  Grace’s Warbler looks like and is closely related to the Yellow-throated Warbler of the eastern U.S. 

Virginia’s Warbler

Like the Grace’s Warbler, the Virginia’s Warbler can also be observed at or place from July through September.  The Virginia’s Warbler is …

Townsend’s Warbler

The warbler to arrive the latest in the season is the Townsend’s Warbler, which doesn’t appear at our place until August, only to leave abruptly in September.  This …