Dendroica coronata coronata

Normally a bird found more commonly in the eastern part of the US, we see Yellow-rumped Warblers here of both the Audubon (western) and Myrtle (eastern) subspecies, as well as intergrade (hybrid) individuals. The Audubon variety has a brightly colored yellow throat patch, whereas the Myrtle variety has a white throat patch, like the bird shown here. Intergrades show characteristics of both subspecies -- we have seen some with light creamy yellow throat patches or mottled yellow/white throat patches. They have an enjoyable personality, and like to take short little flights, returning to their perch, presumably feeding on small insects. They are probably migrating north, and so I don't expect to see them for long, but they are fun while it lasts.