Sometimes I go to see birds and sometimes the birds come to see me. Here’s the latest edition of Backyard Birds, featuring the return of Northern Parulas.
Parulas are colorful little gray, white, yellow and orange warblers who visit the area during breeding season. They are usually found high up in trees — as they were in an large oak in my backyard. They have a very distinctive song, with a trill sound at the end.
Also dropping by were some Tufted Titmice, a few warblers, a Ruby-crowned Kinglet as well as an appearance by the resident male Northern Cardinal.
And though they were in my front yard instead of the back, some Cedar Waxwings stopped by every so briefly. I hope they come back.
Female Northern Parula, my backyard, February 2025.Male Northern Parula, my backyard, February 2025.Male Northern Parula, my backyard, February 2025.Male Northern Parula, my backyard, February 2025.Female Northern Parula, my backyard, February 2025.Female Northern Parula, my backyard, February 2025.Tufted Titmouse, my backyard, February 2025.Tufted Titmice, my backyard, February 2025.Tufted Titmouse, my backyard, February 2025.Cedar Waxwings, my front yard, March 2025.Cedar Waxwing, my front yard, March 2025.Black-and-white Warbler, my backyard, February 2025.Ruby-crowned Kinglet, my backyard, February 2025.Yellow-rumped Warbler, my backyard, February 2025.Male Northern Cardinal, my backyard, February 2025.Male Northern Cardinal, my backyard, February 2025.
While the birds seemed to be preparing for some upcoming stormy weather, I found out that others at the UCF Arboretum were going about their usual routines.
Some Black Terns recently showed up at Orlando Wetlands. It’s the first time I have seen or photographed these new-to-me birds, so I had to do some research to find out more about them.
