Chestnut-sided Warbler (Setophaga pensylvanica), Gilbert Riparian Water Preserve, Maricopa County

This Chestnut-sided Warbler was dicovered by Steve Ganley on 24 October 2012 and photographed by Gordon Karre on 31 October 2012.  This bird was discovered at the SW corner of Pond 1 which is the hot spot at the Water Ranch for eastern warblers.  This one spot has hosted multiple Tennesee Warblers, multiple Magnolia Warblers, multiple American Restarts, Blackpoll Warbler and Black-throated Green Warbler.

Rare transient and winter visitor, perhaps increasing recently. 

Bright wingbars, green back and crown, bright eye ring, gray breast and belly. Distinctive habit of cocking its tail.

31 October 2012, photo by Gordon Karre

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