Cape May Warbler

The Cape May Warbler breeds across the boreal forest of Canada and the northern United States, where the fortunes of its populations are largely tied to the availability of spruce budworms, its preferred food. Striking in appearance but poorly understood, the species spends its winters in the West Indies, collecting nectar with its unique curled, semitubular tongue.

This bird was at Heald Orchard conservation land, fueling up on caterpillars from the apple trees on its trip north to its breeding grounds.