Red-eyed Vireo – 5/30/20

Observer: Paul Lauenstein

Observation Date: 5/30/20

Observation Time: 1:40 p.m.

Observation Location: Moose Hill Farm (TTOR)

Common Name: Red-eyed Vireo

Scientific Name: Vireo olivaceus

Comments:  Red-eyed vireos are a common summer resident in Sharon. They sing all day long. Since they are notoriously hard to spot in the canopy, the mnemonic for their song is, “Here I am. Where are you?” Hear a recording at: https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Red-eyed_Vireo/sounds. Note that all vireo species’ songs have a similar cadence.

More Information: All About Birds

This pair of red-eyed vireos was gathering nesting materials and building a nest: