There is a group of birds that a lot of people find interesting yet at the same time, frustrating: warblers.
The New World warblers, sometimes called wood warblers, are a fascinating group of small, brightly-colored birds that spend much of their time in tree tops. The bright colors are why many people find them interesting to observe, but their tree-top habitat makes them challenging to see and identify.
Nature smart: A look at the prothonotary warbler
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