Oreothlypis virginiae

This Virginia’s Warbler, originally discovered on November 14, 2013 marked the first (and very exciting) record for the island of Newfoundland. It remained elusive during the first few days, frustrating a number of birders – myself included!
– Photo: Jared Clarke (November 16, 2013)

Status: Very Rare (< 5 records)

Origins: Breeds only in the southwestern Rockies, wintering primarily in Mexico. It is among the rarest vagrant warblers in eastern North America.

Record Details: One record for Newfoundland – Observed along the base of the White Hills (near Quidi Vidi Lake) in St. John’s between November 14 – December 2, 2013. There is also one previous record from Labrador.

* NOTE – This website is not an official account and “may” contain incorrect information and/or details of unconfirmed records. *

– Photo: Jared Clarke (November 16, 2013)