Black-and-White Warbler

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After the performances by the golden-cheeked warbler and blue-gray gnatcatcher, this black-and-white warbler decided to visit us. He wasn't so interested in singing to us but we still enjoyed watching him jumping through the trees.

Thanks,
Doug White

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