California: Song Sparrow an Yellow-rumped Warbler

Although it may seem like we're still in Trinidad, we did return to California 2 months ago, and we have been out looking for songbirds. Had our first Junco chicks in the yard already. At the ponds there are still some Yellow-rumped Warblers (most will be leaving to nest in conifers, although some do stay and breed on Mt. Tam and nearby ridges. Note how the yellow in the throat can be quite variable. The Song Sparrows are on territory, as well as the RW Blackbirds and Marsh Wrens. Spring is upon us.