Where do warblers go?
With a few exceptions, the warblers that summer in the United States and Canada migrate south to Central and South America. They must do so because they are so dependent on insects, which are not available during northern winters. Long-distance migrants: Some warblers, such as the Blackpoll Warbler, breed mainly in Canada and Alaska but winter as far south as Brazil. Such highly migratory warblers may make nonstop flights of 2,500 miles from the southern United States to the northern coast of South America. Short-distance migrants: Some warblers spend the winter in the United States. Among these is the Yellow-rumped Warbler, which is fairly common in winter. This species can survive by eating berries and seeds. The Pine Warbler is another short-distance migrant which may even come to your suet feeder for a meal. When warbler-watching, what will I see? In general, the most abundant species you will see in the fall is the Yellow-rumped Warbler. It is streaked dull brown overall with a br
