Dendroica cerulea

07/16/06

Cerulean Warbler - Dendroica cerulea

Spring Migration

The Cerulean Warbler is one of the most sought after species during spring migration at Kennesaw Mountain.   The early date for spring migration is April 8th.  The single day high count for this species in spring is 23 individuals observed. The late date is May 14th.  

Fall Migration

This is one of the first returning warblers in the fall.  Early migrants have been found on Kennesaw as early as July 9th.  These birds are no doubt local breeders from nearby areas that are dispersing.   The single day high count for this migrant is 32 individuals observed!  The late date for this species is October 20th.

Adult male photographed at Kennesaw Mountain, July 2004 by Bob Zaremba Adult male photographed at Kennesaw Mountain, July 2004 by Bob Zaremba Photographed at Kennesaw Mountain, July 2004 by Bob Zaremba Adult male photographed at Kennesaw Mountain, July 2004 by Bob Zaremba Photographed by Pierre Howard at Kennesaw Mountain Male, photographed  at Kennesaw Mountain by Giff Beaton Male, photographed in Union County, May 2003 by Earl Horn Male, photographed in Union County, May 2003 by Earl Horn