Townsend's Warbler, plate by John James Audubon
Audubon, Birds of America, plate 393, with other birds
Warblers

Townsend's Warbler

Setophaga townsendi
“On January 10 an exceedingly gracious and kind property owner in Broad Cove reported a very rare Townsend’s Warbler in their yard.”
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Jul 21, 2021

Specifically, some birds are named after people who have been associated with racism, slavery and white supremacy - Townsend’s warbler, Hammond’s Flycatcher and McCown’s longspur to name a few.

Feb 2, 2022

On January 10 an exceedingly gracious and kind property owner in Broad Cove reported a very rare Townsend’s Warbler in their yard.