White-eyed Vireo
I heard this bird singing its heart out and I didn’t know the song. So I stayed with it for a while as it sang and flitted within the tree.
Patience paid off! Here’s my lifer #195, the White-eyed Vireo.
White-eyed Vireo
White-eyed Vireo
White-eyed Vireo
Thank you, Mr/Ms Vireo, you made my day!
A cool fact: The White-eyed Vireo bathes by rubbing its body against dewy foliage in the morning.
Nice one Donna and three great shots!
Thank you, Brian! I had to stick with it for quite a while, and it was worth it! 🙂
Congrats on a lifer! And it is always even more exciting to track down a bird by song! When you hear that song repeatedly and then find a lifer, you never forget the bird chase and that song! I had a similar experience with the White-eyed Vireo (https://www.dreamstime.com/blog/listen-49933) and now, whenever I hear him, I know it is him. Which is good, because they often stay hidden. They do respond to playback if you want to get a good photo, but mind the ethics of playback and don’t go overboard! Great job and good photos! Love the story! William — “What a wildly wonderful world, God! You made it all, with Wisdom at Your side, made earth overflow with your wonderful creations.” Psalms 104 The Message
Thank you, William! This vireo stayed true to its behavior on staying hidden from me while continuing to sing beautifully. Almost teasing me saying, “hey, I’m over here now…” 🙂 Your post is similar, love it! For sure, birding has taught me patience. And it paid off with this vireo! Yay!!
Beautiful and expressive eyes it got, Donna! Great job!
Thank you, Indira! Those eyes are distinct for sure!! 🙂
Nice Donna! Always fun to see & photograph a bird you have not seen or photographed before! Congrats on adding to your list!
Thank you, Reed! This was an exciting encounter, I’m still happy dancing! 🙂
Congratulations on #192!
Thank you, David! 😊
Great photos! Love the lighting on the last one!
Thank you, my patience paid off, I’m still happy dancing! 😊
I’m glad you were persistent, Donna! He or she is a beautiful little bird. And that eye… 🥰
Thank you, John! I’m still on cloud nine with this elusive Vireo! 😊
Well done Donna – another one ‘snapped’ up ! No. 200 can’t be far away now. 😊
Thank you, Mike! Finally, I say, lol, it’s getting harder and harder as I climb to 200. 😉 And I’m aiming to pass that number this year, fingers crossed! 😊
He’s a beauty – congrats on #192!
Thank you, Eliza! 😊
Great shots, congrats on the lifer. You are off to a good start.
Thank you, Jane! 😊
What a wonderful find Donna, another lifer, and such a great shot of a beautiful little bird! Was this in your back yard?
Thank you, Ashley! I photographed it at the 10,000 Islands NWR that is about 12 miles from our campsite in Florida. This refuge has been a great location for a variety of birds for me and not too crowded with people. This Vireo and my other recent Glossy Ibis also taken at this refuge iced the cake! 😊
Oops, my Glossy Ibis photos are in my next post. 🙂
I imagine that bird would be really hard to see within a tree given its colouring.
Another hard bird to get to sit still. Another great round of pics!
Thank you, Lisa! Patience most definitely paid off! 😊
Congratulations, Donna. I’m so glad he showed himself and posed for you! What amazing eyes!
Thank you, Tanja! A most delightful encounter!
What a wonderful addition to your list! Sweet shots, Donna!
Thank you, Belinda! I’m still happy dancing with this one 😊
That’s super cool, Donna! The images are just lovely. You sure got a great look at it. Congratulations on this one!
Thank you, Deborah! My patience prevailed! 🙂