I think the Magnolia Warbler is one of the most beautiful of spring warblers. There were many of them along the east end of the boardwalk at Magee Marsh when I was there…though they tend to stay well into the bush even when singing…as here.

Even the females are bright and bold, though somewhat subdued compared to the males.

We do get Magnolias here in Maine. I intend to go out looking for them after breakfast today. They pass through Kennebunk rapidly, and you have to be in the right place to see them. This is early, but worth a try.

Canon SX40HS. Program with iContrast and –1/3EV exposure compensation.  1) and 2) 840mm equivalent field of view. f5.8 @ 1/200th @ ISO 125. Cropped to about 6mp. 3) 840mm. f5.8 @ 1/200th @ ISO 100. 4) same as 1) and 2) except no crop.

Processed in Lightroom for intensity, clarity, and sharpness.