Quote Originally Posted by paulnj
gene... if you are talking about the banded bird..... the dark area is a shadow from the far wind(which is raised) and the wing bar is the only abberant feature of the GOLDEN WINGED WARBLER( the chances of that being a hybrid are SLIM, but could be possible )

BTW.... NOBODY has said why my original image is GREAT yet......

HINT.....

we know it's a typical golden winged male, but what's special?
You are on his level. I'm guessing you either took this standing up, or you were in the tree with him. 400mm shot offhand is always noteworthy.

What is special about him? I haven't a clue.