Named after the golden-yellow robes the early Roman prothonotaries used to wear, these beautiful warblers spend their days foraging and defending brushy territory, often bordered by water.
These were among the birds I most hoped to see while exploring Southern Georgia. After several days of paddling the canal banks with only brief glimpses and songs, I felt pure joy when this fellow burst into the open. He conspicuously showed off gorgeous plumage for several minutes before yet again disappearing. Prothonotary Warbler photographed in Okefenokee NWR, GA, USA.