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Posted by Paddy Cunningham on 17:04:43 09/02/08
In Reply to: migrant and habitats--question posted by e. Gehring
On September 13 at Spanish River Park in Boca Raton, I will be teaching a bird class and hike on using bird habitat and behavior as a way of increasing your chances of locating and identifying birds. This class is sponsored by Audubon of the Everglades. Please check there website for details and reservation requirements.
As a general rule wood warblers tend to prefer hammocks in particular Live Oaks and Strangler Figs, but other warblers such as the Waterthrushes are found along muddy banks, Prothonotary wetlands and much more. Keep in mind the warblers in general can be divided into 2 groups. Those with wingbars(Northern Parula, Blackburian, Cape May. etc..) are found in the canopy of trees and in general want to be seen. Those without wingbars (Hooded, Wilson's, Kentucky, etc..) are found on or near the ground and in general to do not want to be seen.
Read the habitat section in Brian Rapoza's book. It is excellent in telling you what birds can be found in what habitat. Remember warblers can move in mixed flocks. So I listen for Blue-grey Gnatcatchers and keep walking until I find the flock.
Feast or Famine.
Good Luck
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