Try here. We get so many birds in the winter that it's hard to know what it is without a picture.

http://www.blog.catandturtle.net/backyard-bird-identification/

Also here

http://www.pbase.com/r_paul/r_pauls_birds&page=all

This is a good site too.

http://www.whatbird.com/birdexpert/StateColorSize/5/5388/306/2070/45/birdexpert.aspx

Pattybee,

Could it be a yellow-rumped warbler ? They are common winter visitors in Florida. Or, could you be seeing a goldfinch in it's winter coloring?

Rhonda

Yes, I believe it is the warbler. I shall try to see the other patches of yellow, as the pic shows, next time one wanders into my yard. Thank you!

You're very welcome. It's a beautiful bird with a glorious song. Enjoy.

We also get a lot of pine warblers this time of year as well. They have yellow on them as well as the palm warblers. Pine warblers seem more abundant and tend to stay in small groups whereas the palm warblers are more solitary.

Dirty is so right ... we get so many winter migrants. Winter is the time for warblers for sure.

My favorite bird guides are Sibley's. Anything by David Sibley is my vote on the bird guides. He tends to have more views of the birds, which makes identification easier. He also has a Sibley Birds of North America Android app.