[EBB Sightings] Yellow-rumped Warbler Irruption

I see them every winter in Berkeley and had them every winter/early spring in Richmond too. I think it is normal for them to be
here now...(?)
Lisa

Steve Hutchcraft wrote:

> Okay, okay, I know Yellow-rumped Warblers aren't considered an
> irruptive species; however, we've had nearly twenty hanging around
> our artificial pond for the last few days.  Prior to this year, I
> don't ever remember seeing one here before (I'm not one for keeping
> records).  I've spotted at least two Myrtle and four Audubon's males
> in full or near breeding plumage, as well as a multitude of females
> and other males in various stages.  Are the Myrtles unusual for here
> (Sibley shows them here, but I've not seem them in the area before)?
> Happy Spring Birding,
> Steve Hutchcraft
> Alamo
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