Gary Martindale was the only person who had the Blackburnian Warbler today.
His great photo shows more of a smudge rather than a cheek patch and a
strong dark line through the eye. The color on the face and throat is
rather creamy, not screaming yellow like the many Townies (Townsend's
Warblers) that were there. The mixed warbler flock was traversing the
ravine between the two trail loops. About 8 birders spent hours searching.
I doubt the warbler will leave while it is still raining. I certainly will
try again if there's a good break in the weather. Thank you Gary for
staying to help refind the bird. Although unsuccessful, it was fun to
search with the rest of you, but my neck has a different opinion!
