Yellow warbler among the migratory birds at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge
Yellow warbler among the migratory birds at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge

Spring bird migration is in full swing at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge and birdwatchers are seeing a number of interesting birds in May.

While many species are just visiting while they rest and refuel for their journey north, yellow warblers such as the one at right are a species of migratory songbird that spends the summer nesting at the refuge.

Visitors can often hear their “Sweet, Sweet, I’m s…