Cape May Warbler, plate by John James Audubon
Audubon, Birds of America, plate 414, with other birds
Warblers

Cape May Warbler

Setophaga tigrina
“Scattered among these gems were Wilson’s Warblers, Blackburnian Warblers and Cape May Warblers, while Magnolia Warblers arrived in impressive numbers, joined by Chestnut-sided, and Tennessee Warblers.”
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Jun 2, 2021

On May 15, my senses were startled by an exquisitely colored spring male Cape May Warbler persistently pursuing insects.

Oct 20, 2021

On one particular outing I spied six different types of warblers, including a single Cape May Warbler and two Blackburnian Warblers high up in an old White Birch and six male and two female Black-throated Blue Warblers foraging within a lush fern grove.

Jun 5, 2024

Ten different types of Wood Warblers heard and seen including a Cape May Warbler with its tiger striped breast, bright yellow belly and orange-chestnut ear patches aglow and a plucky female Black-throated Blue in the tangles below.

Jun 4, 2025

Scattered among these gems were Wilson’s Warblers, Blackburnian Warblers and Cape May Warblers, while Magnolia Warblers arrived in impressive numbers, joined by Chestnut-sided, and Tennessee Warblers.

Sep 17, 2025

Additionally, on September 7 while traveling the back trail of Crescent Beach State Park, a small mixed party of birds appeared to include one each of the following: American Redstart, Black-throated Green Warbler, Cape May Warbler, and Philadelphia Vireo.

Jun 3, 2026

Scattered among these living jewels were Wilson’s Warblers, Blackburnian Warblers, and Cape May Warblers, while Nashville and Tennessee warblers arrived in impressive numbers alongside Chestnut-sided and striking Magnolia warblers.