The
warblers are on the move, here in the Chicago area. A friend of mine who works in bird rehab runs a route in downtown Chicago to rescue birds that have collided with tall buildings at night during migration. She reports an increase in birds rescued this last week, especially warblers. This, of course, is a little hard to hear without cringing, but it does mean it is time to head to the local Forest Preserve and do some birding.
I own and use
binoculars of all magnifications, but for fall warblers, I have been partial to 7x and 8x
birding binoculars for their wider fields of view. This time of year, you have to follow birds through all the leaves and it can be a challenge to keep up. It's a "now you see me, now you don't" game. Lot's of fun and a good workout with the
binocular. Just don't forget the mosquito repellent. You'll need it this year.