2016 warbler wrap up with loads of photos

Adelaide's Warbler, Roosevelt Roads/Ceba, Puerto Rico, Dec 

Elfin woods Warbler, Bosque Estatal de Maricao, Puerto Rico, Dec 3, 2016

Elfin woods Warbler, Bosque Estatal de Maricao, Puerto Rico, Dec 3, 2016

Wrenthrush, Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, Costa Rica, Dec 16, 2016

It was a great 2016 with loads of great sightings and a number of new species as I continue on my quest to see all the new world wood warbler species.  I added three new species this year including Elfin woods Warbler and Adelaide's Warbler in Puerto Rico and Wrenthrush in Costa Rica bringing my total to 64.  I found a total of 41 warbler species during my travels in 2016.  I already have a few trips planned for 2017 that should add some more.

Golden winged Warbler, Rio Magnolia Lodge, Costa Rica, Dec 19, 2016

Chestnut sided Warbler, Rio Magnolia Lodge, Costa Rica, Dec 19, 2016

Mourning Warbler, Rio Magnolia Lodge, Costa Rica, Dec 21, 2016

Black cheeked Warbler, Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, Costa Rica, Dec 16, 2016

Flame throated Warbler, Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, Costa Rica, Dec 16, 2016

Collared Redstart, Paraiso Quetzal Lodge, Costa Rica, Dec 16, 2016

Prairie Warbler, Cabo Rojo NWR, Puerto Rico, Dec 4, 2016

Tennessee Warbler, Rio Magnolia Lodge, Costa Rica, Apr 5, 2016

Yellow throated Warbler, Disney Wilderness Preserve, Poinciana, FL, Jan 16, 2016

Besides the new warblers mentioned above my trips to warmer climes produced a number of other species including both residents and migrants.

Connecticut Warbler, Arcadia, Northampton, MA, Sep 22, 2016

Connecticut Warbler, Silvio Conte NWR-Fort River, Hadley, MA, Sep 10, 2016

Mourning Warbler, UMASS Amherst, MA, May 28, 2016

Palm Warbler 'yellow', Honey Pot, Hadley, MA, Oct 5, 2016

Nashville Warbler, Honey Pot, Hadley, MA, Sep 30, 2016

American Redstart, Quabbin Gate 5, Belchertown, MA, Sep 14, 2016

Cerulean Warbler feeding nestlings, Skinner SP, Hadley, MA, June 10, 2016

Black and White Warbler, Quabbin Park, MA, Aug 8, 2016

Louisiana Waterthrush, Lake Wallace, Belchertown, MA, Aug 14, 2016

Yellow breasted Chat, Arcadia, Northampton, MA, Sep 9, 2016

Black throated Green Warbler, Quabbin Park, MA, Sep 10, 2016

Yellow Warbler, Quabbin Park, MA, May 18, 2016

Ovenbird, Quabbin Park, MA, May 18, 2016

Northern Parula, Quabbin Park, MA, May 18, 2016

Prairie Warbler, Quabbin Park, MA, May 18, 2016

Cerulean Warbler, Skinner SP, Hadley, MA, May 10, 2016

Magnolia Warbler, Quabbin Park, MA, May 11, 2016

Chestnut sided Warbler, Quabbin Park, MA, May 11, 2016

Blue winged Warbler, Quabbin Park, MA, May 11, 2016

Worm eating Warbler, Mitch's Way, Hadley, MA, May 12, 2016

Blackburnian Warbler, Quabbin Park, MA, May 6, 2016

American Redstart, Quabbin Park, MA, May 9, 2016

Wilson's Warbler, UMASS Amherst, MA, May 10, 2016

Northern Parula, Quabbin Park, MA, May 10, 2016

Yellow rumped Warbler 'myrtle', Quabbin Park, MA, May 5, 2016

Black throated Blue Warbler, Quabbin Park, MA, May 9, 2016

Louisiana Waterthrush, Quabbin Park, MA, Apr 18, 2016

Black and White Warbler, Quabbin Park, MA, Apr 24, 2016

Within Hampshire County it was another spectacular year for warblers with a total of 32 species with highlights including an incredible ten Connecticut Warblers (most years feature 1-3!), a Golden winged Warbler, five Mourning Warblers, four Orange crowned Warblers (including my second spring record) and two Yellow breasted Chats.

Palm Warbler 'yellow', Home, Belchertown, MA, Apr 13, 2016

Pine Warbler, Home, Belchertown, MA, Apr 13, 2016

Canada Warbler, Home, Belchertown, MA, May 16, 2016

At home I had a total of 22 warbler species including my first record of Connecticut Warbler as well as my second records for both Mourning Warbler and Orange crowned Warbler.  I have now had 28 species of warbler on the two acres here in Belchertown but have still not yet had a Blue winged Warbler!  This year will be the year for sure!