Kirtland's warbler, currently
classified as an endangered species, is rarely seen outside its
breedings grounds in Michigan and Wisconsin. However, every year
there is a good chance that one or two accidentals will show up at
Magee Marsh during spring migration, particularly during the second
week
of May. When they do show up they're usually seen out on the
beach, and
word of the bird's presence spreads very rapidly. One of the
two individuals reported in 2010 was viewed by literally thousands of
birders out on the east beach. In terms of identification, note
that the yellow underside is a noticeably paler shade of yellow than
what you'll see on most of the other warblers at Magee, such as the magnolia warbler.
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