Cape May Warbler
Setophaga tigrina
Status:
Common to occasionally very common migrant and winter visitor recorded between August and May. Formerly a very common overwintering bird with a decline noted in recent years.
Local Habitat:
Parks and gardens Island wide. Can be found in Casuarinas, dense shrubbery and often seen feeding on fallen foliage at ground level post storms.
Habits:
often in small flocks over winter
Commonly Seen:
Arboretum, Botanical Gardens, Spittal Pond, parks and golf courses
