Confirm ID-Northern Waterthrush?

[Bryan Hix]

I believe this is a Northern Waterthrush, but I have never seen one and in my Peterson guide, it doesn't show or say anything about the strong olive color I am seeing on the tail/undertail coverts of the bird. The stripes are very muted as well. I appreciate help on this one. I know this is not a stellar photograph, but the intention is for learning not critique. Thanks!

-Bryan

[Declan Troy]

Hi Bryan,

I'm afraid you'll have to stay on the hunt for our first Northern Waterthrush. You snagged an image of a Palm Warbler. The yellowish undertail coverts is a good mark for palms.

Declan

[Bryan Hix]

Yikes, I would not have guessed that. The bobbing tail and the fact that it was right on the edge of the water fooled me. :confused: