[CINC] Fw: Yellow Warbler

[Lisa Anderson]

On a regular basis the Orange-Crowned Warblers have followed our dive boat
out to the islands--more than I can count--they are terrestrial residents,
and during the spring and fall they are transients on SBI---the Townsend
Warbler is a spring and fall transient, but are winter visitors on SCI and
SRI. It is not uncommon to see these guys fly out--in fact they will land on
the boat rails if they need to rest. As a naturalist we should practice what
we preach, and not touch the wildlife.
On another note, this is bike to work week--employees of the park will be
biking in from the mall.
Enjoy,
Lisa


On 5/13/08, Morgan Coffey <rustgarden at msn.com> wrote:
>
> Howdy,
> as other naturalists who have been around for awhile can attest, these
> feathered freeloaders seem to show up just about this time of year every
> year.  I believe we typically see Townsend's warblers and I'm told that on
> our foggy spring-early summer days, they can get disoriented, fly a bit too
> far out to sea, and find a passing boat to be a welcome place to rest.
>
> Their range is the Pacific Northwest, but since a population winters
> between Central America and Southwest US, it makes sense that we'd see them
> on their return home about this time of year (a totally amateur hypthesis to
> be sure!)
>
> I've seen about a dozen over the years, and have asked many questions
> myself.  It seems that trying to catch the bird just gives it reason to
> stress and escape, possibly getting injured, possibly not finding another
> needed respite, while a bird left to hitch the ride it needs will stick
> around until land is in sight.
>
> Talented warbler wranglers may be able to ensure a safe return to shore,
> but do consider allowing the weary bird a bit of peace--it's amazing how
> well and how far they can handle themselves.
>
> Cheers,
> Morgan
>
>  ------------------------------
> Date: Tue, 13 May 2008 08:32:27 -0700
> From: gksully at pacbell.net
> To: channel_islands_naturalist_corps at rain.org
> Subject: [CINC] Fw: Yellow Warbler
>
>  Hi all
> I've gotten several responses about the Yellow bird, and I'm forwarding
> this one from Scott Cuzzo.  The link has a picture on the top left that
> looks like the bird I saw.  The says it's about 4.5 inches long, which is
> bigger than the one I saw....
> Scott on the Speed Twin did catch it, and planned to take it back to
> shore, to take to the bird sanctuary, or somewhere, but it escaped through a
> crack in a window in the wheelhouse.
>
>
> We were pretty far out, I'd say at least 5-6 miles, when it appeared, and
> if it's a warbler, I wonder what it's doing out there so far...
>
> ----- Forwarded Message ----
> From: Scott Cuzzo <scott at scottcuzzo.com>
> To: Karen Sullivan <gksully at pacbell.net>
> Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 7:56:04 AM
> Subject: Yellow Warbler
>
> I think that yellow bird is a yellow warbler.  At least the one that was
> on my shoulder looked like it.
>
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow_Warbler
>
>
> One of the other naturalists recommended trying to catch it and return it
> to shore....
>
>
> Scott Cuzzo
>
>
>
>  On May 11, 2008, at 10:52 PM, Karen Sullivan wrote:
>
>  The noon and 3pm Speed Twin trips showed several Humpbacks, doing the
> usual fluking and breathing.  Saw a couple of breaches off in the distance,
> but none up close.  Saw one lunge feed on the 3PM trip.
>
> The little (really little) yellow bird made another appearance, landing on
> my head, and flying through the galley, landing on a few passengers heads
> and causing pandemonium....  I wish I knew what kind of bird it is.  Looks a
> little like a yellow hummingbird, but a little bigger....
>
> Very cold out there today, but still a pretty good day.
>
> Karen Sullivan
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