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Photo of the Day: Yellow-rumped Warbler

Rachel Faulkner | Last Updated: January 5, 2016

Yellow-rumped warbler in bradford pear tree — Robert Esbensen has found that the pear tree in his backyard is a favorite place for birds to ambush insects, giving him the opportunity to get striking photos of visitors like this yellow-rumped warbler.

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This Photo of the Day was donated by a participant in the annual National Wildlife Photo Contest. See more photos or sign up for the 42nd Annual National Wildlife Photo Contest.

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Published: May 24, 2012

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