Cape May Warbler

With its bright yellow and streaky belly, the Cape May warbler is a delight to find. And don’t forget his old-man toupee.

Cape May Warbler on a branch
Cape May Warbler, Montrose Point Sanctuary, Chicago, IL; 12 May 2024
Female Cape May Warbler on a tree
Female Cape May Warbler, Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary, Lincoln Park, IL; 12 May 2024

Cape May Warbler, brown top with yellow belly and brown streaking, resting on a branch

Greene Valley Scenic Overlook, Bollingbrook, IL; 7 September 2024

Cape May warbler takes flight, wings extended
Greene Valley Scenic Overlook, Bollingbrook, IL; 7 September 2024
A Cape May Warbler among the branches of a white flowering tree
A Cape May Warbler among the branches of a white flowering tree, Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary, Chicago, 4 May 2025
A Cape May Warbler among the branches of a white flowering tree
A Cape May Warbler among the branches of a white flowering tree, Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary, Chicago, 4 May 2025

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