Greetings all,
    I am a graduate student at Auburn University studying geographic 
variation in the Yellow-throated Warbler for my thesis. Basically, I am 
collecting samples for a genetic analysis of the differences between 
populations of this bird across its range. This is important because we can 
use it to reconstruct the evolutionary history of this species and thus 
learn how neotropical migrants might speciate. This research is also 
important in a conservation context because it will help us uncover 
genetically distinct populations of this bird which is essential for 
managing its genetic diversity. I will begin collecting in Maryland this 
spring and am need of sampling locations. I would like to sample from the 
Delmarva population of Yellow-throated Warbler, which are longer-billed and 
restricted to pine forests as well as a population of the more widespread 
form. I have permits to take blood on public lands, so if anyone knows of 
areas with high densities of singing males (10+ within a few miles) that are 
on public land (or would be willing to have me on there private land for a 
morning) please contact me at  Please note that I am 
only interested in breeding individuals (singing males on territory). I 
appreciate your help and look forward to hearing from you.

For the birds,
Bailey McKay
Auburn, AL


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Bailey McKay
Biological Sciences
331 Funchess Hall
Auburn University
Auburn, AL 36849