Palm Warbler with Prey

[Bill Dix]

OK, maybe too much perch. But I liked the way this shows how these little birds use their needle-like bills to glean tiny insects from the tree trunks. I can't imagine how many of these minuscule critters it takes to fuel a warbler's migration flight. Warbler #7 from Magee Marsh.

D7200, 500f4 + 1.4 TC, ISO 1000, 1/500s @ f/6.3 manual; fill @ -3.0. Full height cropped from horizontal.

[Michael Thompson]

I see a lot of these common little birds when visiting my folks in Florida, maybe I should give them more attention. Love the subtle colors and the natural light, very pretty, good job getting close enough to get the finer details one doesn't notice when seeing these from a distance.

[keith mitchell]

Another smashing little Warbler Bill,nice detail and colour delicate little insect adds more interest.The upright branch spoils the composition a bit for me.

Keith.

[Joseph Przybyla]

Love the warbler, but as has been said the upright branch is unfortunate. Thank you for sharing, Bill.