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Assorted Warblers

- MacGillivray's Warbler (Oporornis tolmiei). Closely related to Mourning and Connecticut Warblers of the eastern U.S. Photographed in my Phoenix backyard.

- Orange-crowned Warbler (Vermivora celata). Common in winter in the AZ lowlands. Photos made in my backyard and at the Gilbert Water Ranch, AZ.

- Ovenbird (Seiurus aurocapillus). A rare eastern stray to AZ. Photographed at the Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix.

- Painted Redstart (Myioborus pictus). An AZ specialty, usually found in the higher elevations. This bird was a rare find at the Water Ranch, Gilbert, AZ.

- Yellow Warlber (Dendroica petechia). Widespread species in the U.S. Nests in riparian areas in AZ. This recently fledged bird was photographed at thee Boyce Thompson Arboretum near Superior, AZ.

- Yellow-rumped Warbler (Dendroica coronata). Abundant in AZ lowlands in winter. This is the western "Audubon's" counterpart to the eastern "Myrtle" form. All images made at the Gilbert Water Ranch.

Assorted Warblers

MacGillivray's Warbler MGWA 011

Ovenbird OVEN 003

Painted Redstart PARE 004

Yellow Warbler YEWA 056

Nashville Warbler NAWA 005