Sure enough, the playback worked! He popped up for a few seconds ...
Photographer: William Wise | iNat Observation: 204281145 - Black-and-white Warbler; Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. March 23, 2024. ©williamwisephoto.com
Enjoying an afternoon of backyard birding, I could hear a Black-and-White Warbler singing in the tangle of vines and downed wood. I brought out my small portable speaker to see if I could get it to make an appearance. Sure enough, the playback worked! He popped up for a few seconds to explore the little speaker, even fluffing up his feathers in agitation at the supposed intruder. I got my photos and then let it be. (Frequent use playback is not recommended, particularly in breeding season.) A very striking bird in the muted earth tones of my small patch of woods.
Athens-Clarke County, Georgia USA
Backyard birding, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.
Backyard birding, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.
Backyard birding, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. ©williamwisephoto.com
Backyard birding, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia. ©williamwisephoto.com
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Precious photo and terrific Notes! I just signed up with Cornell Lab for eBird. Looking forward to using it! Thank you so very much. Ruth
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