Tag Archives: Yellow-rumped Warbler

Warbler In Winter

A winter resident. Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata). An insect eater while the insects are around and berry eater during the chill of winter. Favoring the berries of Juniper, Poison Ivy and Poison Oak, Grapes, Dogwood, and Virginia Creeper.

They love the birdbath. And though I’ve not made up any suet recently, I’m planning on putting some together soon to see if I can tempt one or two of these warblers to the bird feeder.

The birdbath AND the feeder. I’m hoping for more sightings.

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Butterbutt

More formally known as a Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata). A black, white and gray bird accented with that lovely bright buttery color. A bird that shows up at my birdbath occasionally during the winter. I’m patiently waiting, hoping one will make an appearance. Often it is mid-February when I’m able to capture a photograph.

This image was taken February 15, 2018, as this little creature was taking a break in a marcescent White Oak tree.

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Unpredictable, Sometimes, Winter Resident

An occasional winter resident. Yellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata). If I see one, I often see others. During the winter you’re going to see them eating berries from the bushes that provide their winter meals.

I’ve seen it mentioned that these Warblers will come to bird feeders where they’ll eat sunflower seeds, peanut butter, suet and raisins but I haven’t had success with that. The one thing I can count on is that they love a bird bath equipped with a water warmer.

I’ve been surprised at the birds that the bird bath will attract, no matter what the season.