Sharp-eyed visitors to Whitewater Preserve may spot a seasonal resident that thrives in dense vegetation: the Common Yellowthroat.

In his latest Field Notes entry, ornithologist Stephen Myers explores the unique behaviors of this elusive wood-warbler. Wondering how it copes with desert heat, what its distinctive calls sound like, or where you're most likely to catch a glimpse?

Read on to discover more about the Common Yellowthroat.