Yellow-rumped Warbler

Yellow-rumped Warbler (Dendroica coronata)

Place: Backyard, Phoenix, AZ
Date: January 31, 2013 4:08 pm
Equipment: Nikon D300, Nikkor AF-S 300/2.8 & TC20E III (2x), G1325, RRS BH-55, Sidekick
Exposure: ISO 400, aperture priority matrix metered, 1/80th @ f/8
Raw, PS CS3 on Mac, 75% of frame
Through glass patio door, no cloning, no noise reduction

With the recent posts of the eastern form (“Myrtle” Warbler) in the Avian Gallery, I thought I’d add this western form (“Audubon’s” Warbler).

This is a common species in the lowlands of AZ in winter, and we usually get one or two hanging out in our yard every year. This is a male and shows the bright yellow throat that is the easiest way to separate them from the eastern form (which we also get in much smaller numbers).

If I’m quick with my gear and the glass is relatively clean I can sometimes catch them taking a bath in the water feature near our patio.

Honest critiques requested; all comments appreciated. Please see thre larger version for full impact.