I searched the cemetery from high and low and found many warblers such as Black-throated Blue, Prarie, Palm, Cape May, Black-and-white, and Blackpoll to name a few. As I made my way to the southeastern corner I met another birder that said he had struck out and didn't see the bird. I decided instead of rushing the bird head on I would loop around behind the area it was seen and slowly creep towards the bank. I kept close to the fence and then made my way down the bank when I saw a small warbler run behind a tree. I had previously seen an Ovenbird but something about this bird was different. I slowly peeked behind the tree and there was my lifer Swainson's Warbler in full glory. It was great to find the bird and I celebrated that night with some drinks.

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