[Linda D.]

From the same pond that gave me yesterday's rough-winged swallows (definition of insanity post). Today the area was alive with warblers. Most were impossible to photograph in flight, but the yellow-rumped warblers were a smidge easier.

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[jeffnles1]

I know these birds. They are small and fast. For the record, these are not easy shots to nab. Well done.

 

[Woody Meristem]

Excellent, excellent photos.

 

[ElenaH]

wonderful! excellent series!

 

[KimM]

Wow! I am hoping to just get some warblers on a stick. Nicely done!

 

[JAS]

Absolutely gorgeous captures! I have a long way to go before my bird photos match those.

 

[Linda D.]

Thanks for the kind words. I was feeling as though I'd finally made some progress…until I went back out this afternoon. Warblers have a way of humbling one quickly. Today's set involves a lot of blurry yellow blobs. I may need more caffeine next time.

 

[KurtT]

From the same pond that gave me yesterday's rough-winged swallows (definition of insanity post). Today the area was alive with warblers. Most were impossible to photograph in flight, but the yellow-rumped warblers were a smidge easier.
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Nice air shots. I get them on limbs only applaud your patience!

 

[Linda D.]

Thanks, @KurtT. Species definitely plays a large role. For me, the yellow warblers were impossibly fast and completely unpredictable, while the ubiquitous yellow-rumps were more likely to hover over the water. And I discovered yesterday—naturally, when I didn't have a camera on me—that prothonotary warblers seem to fly down near the water in a fairly predictable manner. At least, this one was flying from rock to rock.