Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Palm Warbler in late November

Palm Warbler 'yellow', Silvio Conte NWR-Fort River, Hadley, MA, Nov 28, 2018
Palm Warbler 'yellow', Silvio Conte NWR-Fort River, Hadley, MA, Nov 28, 2018
Palm Warbler 'yellow', Silvio Conte NWR-Fort River, Hadley, MA, Nov 28, 2018
I had my latest ever record for a Palm Warbler in Hampshire County this morning at Silvio Conte NWR in Hadley after quite a bit of looking.  There was one reported at the refuge yesterday, as well as another report of the same species at Arcadia a few days ago.  I missed it during my initial stop bright and early but found it on a return trip a but later in the morning.  Given the weather we have had the last few weeks with several bouts of snow and record breaking cold it is very surprising to still have this species around.  Hopefully one will linger into December...time will tell.

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