Warbler Migration Through the Dry Tortugas
April is officially here, and Spring is definitely in the atmosphere. It’s warming up a little each day, and even though there has been a few days of rain and wind, Mother Nature has been certainly working her magic to set up an amazing Spring in the Keys. Key West and the Dry Tortugas has been feeling like a bed and breakfast lately for all the birds before they migrate North for the summer.
They’re has been so many different types of birds spotted, that it’s been hard to keep track of! Key West and the Dry Tortugas has become the mecca for bird watchers and we truly believe every bird lover should take a trip at least once in their lifetime. We have seen Pelicans, Sooty Terns, and beautiful buntings everywhere around Fort Jefferson.
This week’s favorite bird spotted in the Dry Tortugas is the black and white warbler . The black and white warblers belong to the Wood Warblers family, and grow to about 5 inches. Males commonly have black on their throats while females usually have white throats. During migration, these birds tend to live in areas of parks that have trees and shrubs. They spend their winters in the southern states of the U.S. surrounding the Gulf Coast, making the Dry Tortugas and Fort Jefferson a prime location to see the Black and White Warbler.
Birdwatching is one of the most rewarding things to in Key West and the Dry Tortugas. Book your trip to the Dry Tortugas and Fort Jefferson today, and see all the amazing birds that are flocking to the island this Spring!