One of the more memorable times I incorrectly identified a bird by its call was at Whitewater State Park in 2021. What made it so memorable is that I was so convinced I was hearing a Scarlet Tanager, only to find out that it was most definitely a Yellow-throated Vireo. Both birds share a fairly similar "raspy" or "scratchy" voice. Ever since then, I've paid close attention to both calls and had some good practice learning to differentiate them. So it was kind of fitting to get great views of another Yellow-throated Vireo on our visit to the same state park again, three years later. Whitewater State Park, Winona County, MN 05/06/24
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One of the more memorable times I incorrectly identified a bird by its call was at Whitewater State Park in 2021. What made it so memorable is that I was so convinced I was hearing a Scarlet Tanager, only to find out that it was most definitely a Yellow-throated Vireo. Both birds share a fairly similar "raspy" or "scratchy" voice. Ever since then, I've paid close attention to both calls and had some good practice learning to differentiate them. So it was kind of fitting to get great views of another Yellow-throated Vireo on our visit to the same state park again, three years later. Whitewater State Park, Winona County, MN 05/06/24
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One of the more memorable times I incorrectly identified a bird by its call was at Whitewater State Park in 2021. What made it so memorable is that I was so convinced I was hearing a Scarlet Tanager, only to find out that it was most definitely a Yellow-throated Vireo. Both birds share a fairly similar "raspy" or "scratchy" voice. Ever since then, I've paid close attention to both calls and had some good practice learning to differentiate them. So it was kind of fitting to get great views of another Yellow-throated Vireo on our visit to the same state park again, three years later. Whitewater State Park, Winona County, MN 05/06/24
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I was excited to see this Blue-headed Vireo and actually get a photo over the weekend. For all of them I've ever seen, this is only my 4th save-able image. They are real "skulkers" rarely showing themselves unobstructed by leaves or twigs. Bredesen Park, Edina, Hennepin County, MN 09/30/23
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Philadelphia and Red-eyed Vireos (pictured) are STILL present in the large dogwood shrubs at a park near home. And there are tons of berries remaining so I hope they stick around even longer. Also eating the berries today were a Swainson's Thrush, Northern Flicker, Red-bellied Woodpecker, and Downy Woodpecker. Hennepin County, MN 09/20/23
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