Streetside Woodlot (added photos)

[Shortsighted]

I took a brief walk along the street between 6:30 - 7:30 am and noted a loose group of migrants at mid-story comprising mostly vireos (Red-eyed and Philadelphia) as well as a few species of warblers (Am. Redstart, Magnolia and Cape May, and perhaps N. Parula). Rarely did any of them venture closer to the under-story, or let's just peg it at under 3 meters. The vireo were the most adventurous of the lot. With the sun so low and directly behind me the light fell directly onto a REV's jewel-like eye and reflected like a laser pointer. I still feel somewhat under their spell. Let me shake my head a few times. Nope, doesn't help, still spell-bound. I figured the cool night was the result of drier air from the north and that some birds would likely catch a ride on that descending air mass. I wish I could spend more time out there but duty calls. Alright, alright already ... I'm coming.

Philadelphia Vireo

Red-eyed Vireo



Juvenile Magnolia warbler

[Napper]

Very Nice images!
Thanks for all the info on ID'S
Spotted a group of Red Eyed Vireo Juveniles today while walking to the corner store here at the beach.
We can feel and see the changes, Fall is on its way! It was a Coolish summer up here unlike the GTA.

Napper:)

[Ally]

I took a brief walk along the street between 6:30 - 7:30 am and noted a loose group of migrants at mid-story comprising mostly vireos (Red-eyed and Philadelphia) as well as a few species of warblers (Am. Redstart, Magnolia and Cape May, and perhaps N. Parula). Rarely did any of them venture closer to the under-story, or let's just peg it at under 3 meters. The vireo were the most adventurous of the lot. With the sun so low and directly behind me the light fell directly onto a REV's jewel-like eye and reflected like a laser pointer. I still feel somewhat under their spell. Let me shake my head a few times. Nope, doesn't help, still spell-bound. I figured the cool night was the result of drier air from the north and that some birds would likely catch a ride on that descending air mass. I wish I could spend more time out there but duty calls. Alright, alright already ... I'm coming.

Philadelphia Vireo

Red-eyed Vireo



Juvenile Magnolia warbler

Are you sure those are red-eyed vireos? I mean those are really really red.

[Shortsighted]

Are they really Red-eyed vireos? Well, yes. They may have been on a binge with fermented fruit and are hung-over but I think it's the strategic light that mines the colour for all to see. There is no way the eyes would pop like that without the benefit of a low-declination blinding sun. No other time of day would do it.