Redstarts
are moderately common at Magee Marsh in May, with peak numbers
typically occurring during the third week. The males are
distinctive with their black bodies and bright orange-red flanks and
wing
stripes, but the females and juveniles often confuse novice birders
since they have
yellow markings and gray bodies instead of the orange-red and black of
the males. When photographing the males, flash is extremely
useful in exposing detail in the black plumage. Click on the
thumbnails below for high-resolution views of both plumage variants.
