Warbler Neck Awareness: What is Warbler Neck? in Warblers, Warbler Neck Awareness

Warbler Neck Awareness: What is Warbler Neck?

April 13th, 2011 in Warbler Neck Awareness, Warblers – 5 comments

Warbler Neck Awareness Month begins in just over two weeks. You may be wondering, "What exactly is Warbler Neck?" Here is some background information on this unfortunate affliction. Gorgeous warblers in bright breeding plumage migrate through much of the United States during the months of April and May. Spring migration means that birders are on full alert, and birdwatching outings outnumber all other activities. In order to see these colorful little birds, birdwatchers must typically look high up into the trees, up in the canopy where the hungry migrating beauties are most active. The birds are searching for food to fuel their travels. Many are also singing, looking for potential mates and establishing territories. Birding requires patience. Finding a bird that is constantly moving around takes practice and skill. And it means looking up, way up, for an extended period of time. All this sky-high searching often results in a big pain in the neck: Warbler Neck.

Birdwatchers by Sugar Pond

The day after your next birding excursion, if you feel aches in your neck, shoulders, or upper back, you can blame the warblers. You've got Warbler Neck. Help spread awareness about Warbler Neck with original WN Awareness gear from Birdorable and sister site MagnificentFrigatebird.com. Stay tuned to both sites for more information about WN.

5 comments on "Warbler Neck Awareness: What is Warbler Neck?"

13 Apr 2011
at 9:17pm

Ashira wrote:

Have I gone mad, or did you revamp the Cerulean Warbler? :O

14 Apr 2011
at 3:10pm

Birdorable wrote:

Hey Ashira! You're right, the Cerulean Warbler got a little facelift. Our Black-and-white Warbler also has a new look. :)

14 Apr 2011
at 4:49pm

I saw that too! : D They look so nice. ^___^

15 Apr 2011
at 11:24pm

Nicole ✌ wrote:

Do they travel through the west?

18 Apr 2011
at 5:12pm

Hi Nicole! Sure, lots of warblers travel through and/or breed in the western part of North America. There are some warblers that are more common in the west than in the east.