Birdwatchers are going wild for warblers. In the spring, these small songbirds migrate up to Massachusetts; some will stay to nest here, and others are just traveling through en route to more northern breeding areas. They journey by night and rest during the day, often flitting about the trees in city parks. Here are some past entries to our Photo Contest that highlight their striking colors and patterns.

Yellow warbler, 2012 Photo Contest Entry © Sandy Selesky

Magnolia warbler, 2012 Photo Contest Entry © Jim Sonia

Palm warbler, 2012 Photo Contest Entry © Mary Dineen

Common yellowthroat, 2014 Photo Contest Entry © Rich Lewis

Black-throated green warbler, 2014 Photo Contest Entry © Phil Sorrentino

Have a great shot of your own? Enter our 2015 Picture This: Your Great Outdoors photo contest!

This spring’s first ruby-throated hummingbirds have finally arrived in Massachusetts. To celebrate, here are five beautiful portraits of these birds from past editions of our Photo Contest. Also, you can report your sightings and find answers to some frequently asked questions about hummingbirds.

2011 Photo Contest Entry © Phil Sorrentino

2014 Photo Contest Entry © Sue Collura

2011 Photo Contest Entry © Katharine Wall

2014 Photo Contest Entry © Jonathan Elcock

2013 Photo Contest Entry © Paul McCarthy

Have a great shot of your own? Enter our 2015 Picture This: Your Great Outdoors photo contest!