Golden-winged Warbler (Vermivora chrysoptera), Pena Blanca Lake, Santa Cruz County

This Golden-winged Warbler was discovered by Ginny Seabrook and Sonja Ladouceur on 17 October 2011 and photographed by Mark Sharon, Laurens Halsey, and Jerome Smith the following day.

This warbler is a casual visitor to the state, with about two dozen previous records.

Note the yellow on the wings and crown, the dark mask and throat, and the whitish underparts.

18 October 2011, photo by Mark Sharon

18 October 2011, photo by Laurens Halsey

18 October 2011, photo by Jerome Smith 

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