Warbling Warbler

[Ding Carpio]

Was out on the deck this morning watching every flock in the hopes that the starlings would arrive. Even had the cellphone handy so I can call Neon if they come. But not so lucky.

Lucky enough to be entertained by a little Arctic Warbler, though. Always thought these little flitting dynamos just did two stacatto chirps. Never realized they could sing.

Now I know why they're called warblers.

You'd almost imagine this one doing a Luciano Pavarotti in the middle of the high note of O Sole Mio!


Arctic Warbler Phylloscopus borealis
Canon EOS40D + Canon 400mmL + Kenko 1.4X TC
Benro Tripod and Gimbal support
1/200s, f/8, ISO160
manual focus, manual exposure

[Luis (Chito) Limchiu]

I whole afternoon at Ding's areas and no luck on the chestnut cheeked Startling#$@^^&&. Nice shot, Ding but no sound Ding.

[mantarey]

Nice portrait of the warbler, warbling Ding.