Nearly two weeks ago, I spotted a Townsend’s Warbler at the entrance of Kokanee Creek Park. OK, this is the season when this warbler is here. It seems to be collecting some nesting material. A day later and many kilometres away, I took a poor picture of a Yellow-rumped Warbler with what appeared to be the same material in its bill.
But, what is this nesting material?
A Townsend’s Warbler with nesting material.
Looks like the bird has picked up what the deer have been shedding!
I’m thinking it’s some coarse hair from a large mammal (ungulate?)…what’s “poor” about the T. Warbler though? Clear as can be to me! Thanks!!
Looks like Elk rump hair.
Scott, deer, yes, but I don’t think an elk has been seen recently in Kokanee
Creek Park.
I’d be very pleased if I had taken that picture!
B. Oh I am fine with the picture of the Townsend’s; it was a Yellow-rumped picture that was poor.