Yellow-rumped Warbler – torkelsbirds

Butter Butt

Posted on January 28, 2023 by torkel2020

Ol’ Butter Butt’s markings were so bright they reflected beautifully in the waters of the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa. The bird disliked the common name given him by birders. He approached the Face of Everyman for support in this matter; but there was already the color Yellow in the Rainbow Flag.

Colorful

Posted on January 9, 2023 by torkel2020

On this dreary winter’s day, the Face of Everyman was pleased to have a bit of color at the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa.

Summer Olympics

Posted on May 9, 2022 by torkel2020

Try outs for the Summer Olympic games at the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa started early. The diving techniques of some songbirds left a lot open to criticism. *the Face of Everyman* was disappointed with this year’s lot. Most were asked to continue working on their technique and return in a week.

Shy Guy

Posted on May 5, 2022 by torkel2020

**Jango** had always been a bit of a scalawag; but, when two young lovelies started to chat him up at the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa he became shy and tongue tied. *the Face of Everyman* hoped that he could stay awake long enough to see what happened.

Sunlight

Posted on April 30, 2022 by torkel2020

This time of year *the Face of Everyman* had trouble seeing any guest before 10 AM. He had forgotten to set his sundial ahead and now the bright Spring sun smote him in his eyes. Songbirds of color continued to check in to the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa.

Nesting Materials?

Posted on May 3, 2021 by torkel2020

*the Face of Everyman* was always pleased to greet a new comer. This shy lady was looking for nesting material. The venerable sage was pleased to tell her that the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa kept a box of useful feathers, moss, twigs and bits of string behind the Cabana huts. The village garden supply kept mud and spider web on hand, if needed.

Christmas Bird Count

Posted on October 17, 2020 by torkel2020

**Lonesome Joe** stopped by the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa to inquire if suitable mates had been seen in the region. *the Face of Everyman* had to confess that no females answering the description had been seen all summer. Smoke from forest fires must have caused them to nest far to the north. The venerable sage suggested that he return and check the results of the Audubon Christmas bird count. Figures would be posted by mid-January.

Yellow Rumped

Posted on December 20, 2018December 20, 2018 by torkel2020

Old Butter Butt had hoped to return to the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa quietly, without notice; incognito if you will. But that tell tale patch of bright yellow was a dead give away. the Face of Everyman knew that no subterfuge would ever work.

Warbler

Posted on March 23, 2018 by torkel2020

the Face of Everyman had been looking thru his Face Book photos when he came across the image of an old friend, a Summer visitor to the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa. The venerable sage made a mental note to remind June arrivals not refer to Reginald as ‘ol Butter Butt. At least not to his face.

Posed

Posted on April 30, 2017 by torkel2020

Birdwatchers always became excited to see uniquely marked species. After months in Talk Therapy Nigel was able to shrug off previous critical and derisive comments by onlookers. Here at the Foggy Bottoms Resort and Spa guests liked to ID him as “Butter Butt”. Now he found the courage to pose for the crowds. He perfected a grin and when asked, he joined selfies. He had “grown” into his appearance. the Face of Everyman commented favorably to Nigel on his new maturity.