Hello,

I decided to try some lazy "window" birding from my parent's home here
in suburban Worthington, Ohio (I am living in the Pacific Northwest).

Around noon today, I heard non-resident birds calling from the front
yard.  We have a large spruce that is over 30 yrs old and my mom and I
sighted a male Cape May Warbler with a clear chestnut ear patch and
sharp black streaking on the breast.  There were also some
yellow-rumps in the tree which is probably what I heard from inside.
The Cape May had a softer song that was higher pitched when compared
to the yellow-rumps.

The birds only stayed for about 15 minutes and then moved in a
west/southwest direction, possibly towards the Olentangy River (we
live near the Worthington Mall and the river is less than one mile
from our home).  I could not not relocate the Cape May but I did find
two yellow-rumps in a spruce tree in the backyard of an adjacent house.

I have not seen this particular species listed so I thought it might
be of interest.  I could not get a photo but I got two excellent
views.  The migrating warbler diversity is so much more exciting here
when compared to my western home!

Thanks for all the helpful posts,
Carolyn Wilcox

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