Two words I’d use to describe this spring 2014 here in Newton County, Arkansas, are RAIN and WARBLERS. Last night, June 20th, at 6 PM we got 3.10 inches of rain in 1 and 1/2 hours. Then more rain later in the evening. April, May, and June were all wetter than normal.
Also, I started photographing Warblers in early April and have had to stop because of my injury. There is a real advantage with these ever moving birds before leaf out here in Arkansas. In April and May the male warbler typically sings from his favorite branch, and is easier to spot without leaves. Later in June when nesting is underway, the singing is way less and I have to rely on finding nests; a insect and arachnid laden experience.
The following are warblers that I photographed this spring. How many can you name ?
Life and Wildlife along the Little Buffalo River 
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