Fall Feathers

Here in the Midwest, the fall season brings many changes. Cooler, more comfortable temperatures arrive delivering crisp, clear, refreshing air. Brilliant golds, burgundies, umbers and reds replace the lush green leaves of summer. Autumn also gives us a chance to view beautiful birds on their migration south to warmer climates. Many trees and bushes shimmer with colorful feeding warblers. As we transition into the fall season, there is still much activity and brightness to view.

A busy Wilson's Warbler seeks sustenance amid the tree leaves

 

A beautiful Cape May Warbler blends in well with the golden pine needles 

 

 

Delectable seeds galore for this handsome White-crowned Sparrow

 

 

A tiny Golden-crowned Kinglet with its head aglow

 

 

An Orange-crowned Warbler carefully extracts tasty seeds

 

 

Stunning Magnolia Warblers are commonly seen during fall migration

 

 

A lovely autumn sight ~ Hermit Thrush

 

 

Foraging amid colorful fall leaves ~ Northern Parula

 

  

A bounty of berries for this striking White-throated Sparrow

 

 

A floating seed lands upon the head of an active Ruby-crowned Kinglet

 

 

A pretty Chestnut-sided Warbler searches for insects at Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary in Chicago

 

 

Settled in oh so comfortably for a delicious meal of seeds ~ White-crowned Sparrow

 

 

Posted by Julie Gidwitz