I was able to relocate the Connecticut Warbler this afternoon at around 4pm in the same vicinity as yesterday in Prospect Park. The spot is where the upper and lower pools meet along the ravine side path. There is a gate where the water comes almost to the path. The small (3ft x 8ft) section of weeds along the fence is where I first saw the bird both days. I am including a link to photographs of today's bird.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/103866258@N08/sets/72157646860730480/ All images were taken of the same bird in a few different lighting conditions within a 5-10 minute span. The results are a good reminder of how lighting, white balance and exposure can significantly alter the appearance of an individual. If some of these images were billed to an unsuspecting observer as different birds they would be hard pressed to disagree! This bird shows gray on the face and head with a white eye ring in good light and in shade or reflected light the head looks brown with a buffy eye ring. My desire to be able to age and sex this individual from photographs may prove an exercise in futility. Any input from people with field experience with this species would be appreciated. Cheers, Sean Sime Brooklyn, NY -- NYSbirds-L List Info: http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsWELCOME http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsRULES http://www.NortheastBirding.com/NYSbirdsSubscribeConfigurationLeave.htm ARCHIVES: 1) http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html 2) http://www.surfbirds.com/birdingmail/Group/NYSBirds-L 3) http://birdingonthe.net/mailinglists/NYSB.html Please submit your observations to eBird: http://ebird.org/content/ebird/ --
