Wilsonia citrina

07/16/06

Hooded Warbler - Wilsonia citrina

Spring Migration

The Hooded Warbler is one of the most abundant species encountered during spring migration at Kennesaw Mountain.   The early date for spring migration is March 29th .  The single day high count for this species in spring is 66 individuals observed! The late date on the mountain during migration  is May 27th, although the species is a probable breeder elsewhere in the park.

Fall Migration

This is one of the first returning warblers in the fall.  Early migrants have been found on Kennesaw as early as July 2nd.  These birds are no doubt local breeders from nearby areas that are dispersing.   The single day high count for this migrant is 22 individuals.  The late date for this species is October 30th.

Male, photographed  at Kennesaw Mountain by Giff Beaton Male, photographed at Suwanee Creek, October 2002 by Earl Horn Male, photographed in Union County, September 2003 by Earl Horn Male, photographed in Marietta, GA, September 2003 by Bob Zaremba Male, photographed at Kennesaw Mountain, Cobb County, GA, March 2004 by Bob Zaremba Female, photographed at Suwanee Creek, September 2003 by Earl Horn Female, photographed at Suwanee Creek, September 2003 by Earl Horn Female, photographed at Suwanee Creek, September 2003 by Earl Horn Female, photographed at Kennesaw Mountain, Cobb County, GA, March 2004 by Bob Zaremba