Most any place you go this time of year in Florida the sounds of sweet little chirping notes from the many small migratory birds can be heard and seen. They flutter around between the tree branches looking for a meal and sing away in the process. Each year I am looking for a species I have yet to photograph.
I have noticed a more abundant supply in my own backyard this year, more so than usual. The large Oak trees close by provide a perfect place for them to look for food and hide from being food at the same time.
I usually am hiding behind the fence with my 500mm lens trying to capture the best photo possible. Most of the time they are a bit difficult to photograph since they don’t sit still for long periods of time. I have found that inside the park areas they seem to be a bit more cooperative. I guess they get used to the human species.
The Palm Warbler is the most common and can be seen in abundance in Central Florida. The Yellow-throated is one of my favorites but rarely seen. It is one that I would like to add to my portfolio since the few images of this bird that I do have are not good enough to display. In the meantime I keep looking and shooting. 
Article & photo by Deborah Kunzie
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