Backyard bird watching

[PRBuzz]

I might challenge your ID! Did you look up the range map for the Arctic Warbler? If it really is you'll have every Audubon member in your back yard (assumption is that is where these pictures were taken).

That third pic showing the red eye leads me to ID as a Red Eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceus), most abundant bird in e. deciduous forests.

[spence]

Originally Posted by PRBuzz

That third pic showing the red eye leads me to ID as a Red Eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceus), most abundant bird in e. deciduous forests.

I think that's your positive ID.

The green color and hook at the end of the beak give it away.

We do get some weird accidentals around here (my best is a Red Phalarope in Tiverton) but that bird would really be off course!

-spence

[Raven]

Originally Posted by PRBuzz

I might challenge your ID! Did you look up the range map for the Arctic Warbler? If it really is you'll have every Audubon member in your back yard (assumption is that is where these pictures were taken).

That third pic showing the red eye leads me to ID as a Red Eyed Vireo (Vireo olivaceus), most abundant bird in e. deciduous forests.

it seemed much smaller to me.... and I didn't have time
to compare it to the red eye...but logic dictates that your correct.

the red eye is 5.5 - to 6.5 inches long and this bird was quite small
because i held in my hand
Phil....