Yellow Warbler

Warblers were active at the Horicon Marsh this evening singing and flitting among budding shrubs and trees. The Yellow Warbler was aptly described as “a bit of feathered sunshine” by ornithologist Frank Chapman.

Male Yellow-rumped “Myrtle” Warbler

The male Yellow-rumped “Myrtle” Warbler has patches of yellow on his crown, side, and rump.

It is called the Myrtle Warbler because it is the only warbler that uses special enzymes to digest the waxes found in bayberries and wax myrtles. It’s ability to digest these fruits allows it to spend the winter farther north than other warblers.

Canada Goose with Goslings

Canada Goose goslings are becoming more abundant.  The Horicon Marsh Bird Festival starts Thursday, May 10th and continues through Monday, May 14th. It is a wonderful opportunity to see over 200 bird species that visit the Horicon Marsh.