Yesterday, when it was time to take the compost out I noticed the strongest yellow fluff sitting on top of my neighbor’s short row of birdhouses and feeders (leftover from the former owner that sold the house last year.)
I almost stepped back inside to grab the camera, but thought my partner would startle it anyhoo. I regret not asking him to wait a bit, even if it was a bit cold still.
As soon as we came into its view, off it darted. I checked my National Audubon Society Pocket Guide to Songbirds and Familiar Backyard Birds: Eastern Region after returning inside.
When I first saw it, I was thinking goldfinch, but looking at the image in the guide, I didn’t recall the black wing or head cap, but I hadn’t really had a chance to look that close either. I also don’t recall the other coloration on top of the yellow that would point to a yellow warbler or pine warbler (the latter isn’t really yellow enough all over to be even close). So hopefully it will show up again, and I will have a camera ready then.
