In the cool, moss-draped conifer forests of western North America, this sharp-faced traveler moves restlessly through spruce and fir. It gleans insects from needles and twigs, hovering briefly as it inspects each branch with quick precision. What makes it extraordinary is its long seasonal journey — linking mountain forests and coastal woods through migration while helping keep insect populations in balance along the way. A flash of yellow and black among evergreen shadows, yet a quiet thread connecting distant forests.
Townsend’s Warbler 👇
