Northern Parula

I was just leaving home, 3/12/2010, when a movement in one of our trees caught my attention. I saw a glimmer of yellow behind some leaves and thought it must be an American Goldfinch. Then this striking, small male Northern Parula with its blue, yellow and chestnut colors hopped out hanging upside down looking at me. He was hilarious as he spent as much time hanging upside down as he did right side up as he bounced about the trees. This is the first Northern Parula seen in our yar. The spring migration must be on. Left click to enlarge the image.