This spring there have been quite a few Prothonotary Warblers around so I wanted to have some fun and blog about this amazing warbler. Prothonotary Warblers are one of the two cavity nesting warblers, the other is Lucy's Warbler. People have even had them nest in House Wren Boxes before. They are most likely to be found in flooded forests, cypress swamps, and along lakes and rivers. Unlike most warblers the Prothonotary is most likely to be seen low to the ground instead of high in the trees. Prothonotary's mainly, eat insects by foraging through tree bark. Normally lack of food is not a problem. Trust me when I say that the habitats they prefer can leave you a little bit itchy! The name Prothonotary refers to clerks in the Roman Catholic Church who wear bright yellow robes. These warbler's have such an amazing color. I always enjoy being on a bird trip with people who have never seen one before and all at once you hear a collective "wooooooo." I hope that all of you will get a chance in your lifetime to see at least one Prothonotary Warbler. I guarntee that you will remember the moment forever. Migration is in swing so get out and find some birds!
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