For bird lovers of all ages and ability levels, the moment of connection when one of these brilliantly colored birds materializes from a tangle of shrubs or on a high, shadowed tree limb in a cool forest is always special.
Warblers are so tiny and shy and gorgeous, they seem almost a bit unreal.
But they're not. And while some warblers are uncommon or difficult to locate, there are several species that most anyone can find. And this is definitely the time to give it a try. During late spring and the first portion of summer, warblers are in their breeding plumage their boldest, most vivid colors and males are actively singing to proclaim their territory. The first step in birding for warblers is to do a little homework.