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Wheeler McDougal Jr.
03-24-2009, 07:44 PM
I was up at Viera Wetlands in Florida today and came upon this bird. I think it is some kind of Sparrow or Warbler and I need help identifying it. I would estimate it is about 5-5 1/2 inches long. Any help would be appreciated. I have other views if necessary. Thanks.
Mac

Dan Walker
03-24-2009, 07:49 PM
Looks like a Palm warbler of the brown variety

Wheeler McDougal Jr.
03-24-2009, 08:21 PM
Thanks for the quick response Dan. It sure looks like you are correct as that is whate it looks like in the bird book. Thanks again.
Mac

Axel Hildebrandt
03-24-2009, 08:58 PM
Yes, Palm Warbler it is.

John Chardine
03-25-2009, 02:01 AM
Mac- Palm Warblers "wag" their tails. This is another feature you can use to help ID.

Wheeler McDougal Jr.
03-25-2009, 07:02 AM
Thanks John, I'll look for that next time.
Mac

Arthur Morris
04-03-2009, 05:02 AM
Not only is it a Palm, the most common wintering warbler in FLA, but it is a nice image. I believe that the brightly colored ones like this are the Eastern variety (but am not sure).