Cape May Life Bird

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A Cape May Warbler bird perched on a branch during October fall migration in Monroe, Walton County, GA. The Cape May warbler (Setophaga tigrina) is a species of New World warbler. It breeds in northern North America.

Tuesday, 8:46 AM - Sitting at 99 species for Walton County for the past few days had me wondering all weekend, what would be my 100th Walton bird? Will it be something exciting? Will it also be a life bird? Oh, the excitement of a birder! (lol)

The arrival of autumn has brought cooler mornings and later sunrise. But it has also brought warblers! After finishing my morning duties, I took a quick walk to the upper retention pond. After nailing decent shots of a Northern Flicker and a Pileated Woodpecker, I was about to head back, but I had “that feeling.” Just a moment longer, I told myself.

On a sudden, a small yellow bird appeared (until I learn them, that is my first general description for all warblers). Having no idea which warbler he was, I fired away and identified anyway. When the Merlin app kept spitting back “Cape May Warbler”, I was excited. An email to an expert confirmed my prize.
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So, something fairly rare became not only my 100th Walton species, but another life bird as well.  

Walton County, GA
Today: partly sunny, high 82. 
Sunrise Today:7:39 am; Sunset Today: 6:58 pm
Daylight Hours: 11 hours, 18 minutes (-2m 1s)
Moon: 48% Waxing Crescent

Cape May Warbler; Walton County, GA

Cape May Warbler; Walton County, GA