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One of the prettiest birds I encountered a few weeks ago while on a birding trip in the OBX was this male Yellow-throated Warbler. He was hanging out in a Pine tree with a small flock of Brown-headed Nuthatches near the Bodie Island Lighthouse. These striking looking Warblers favor moist forests and edges, whether in swamps, bottomlands, open woods along lakeshores, streamside groves, forests with scattered tall pines and even in trees with growths of Spanish moss. Generally, Yellow-throated Warblers are found mainly in central and eastern North Carolina from March- October however some may stick around through December, especially along the coast. During the colder months, they are found mainly in maritime forests, or in mature pine-hardwood stands, especially where there is a mix of hardwoods and broadleaf evergreens. There’s plenty of time to see them this Autumn so get out there while you can! By the way, if you’d like to join me on my next birding adventure to the OBX, I’m currently accepting reservations for my November “Birding the OBX” tour. We will be on the lookout for resident & migratory shorebirds & waterfowl. From Tundra Swans and Northern Shovelers to Willets and Scoters, this trip should truly some really interesting birds! Space is limited so shoot me a DM for more info & booking details 🙂 Photo by @sally_siko of @birdwatching_nc on the fabulous full frame SLR, the @canonusa #5Ds

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