Hooded Warbler

Great day out in the bird sanctuary. Made a couple of friends who were also 'birding'. Got to see many but the highlight was the rare hooded warbler. Two elderly women, Ida and Molly, stayed with their fold out chairs and high powered binoculars. They were going to spend all day if need be. I wonder if this winged singer knew he was such a sought-after celebrity.

Yes, Silby's Bird book shows the hooded warbler to be rare. I hope to see him again soon. The markings were astonishing. How can one not imagine a great Painter when you see such designed living color?