Chestnut-sided Warbler (Setophaga pensylvanica), Rotary Park, Lake Havasu City, Mohave County

This Chestnut-sided Warbler was found by Lauren Harter and photographed by David Vander Pluym on 20 November 2012.

Rare transient and winter visitor, perhaps increasing recently, few records for under birded Mohave County

Bright wingbars, green back and crown, bright eye ring, gray breast and belly. Distinctive habit of cocking its tail. Presumed HY female.

20 November 2012, photo by David Vander Pluym

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