Bell's Vireo - Morro Bay
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Kaaren Perry
Yesterday afternoon at 5:00 I glanced out the window and noticed a very small bird bathing below in our water feature. It seemed to be about the size of a Bushtit but.. wasn't!
Once I realized it was not a usual visitor I ran to get my camera. Luckily the bird was still in the area, preening in the nearby brush where it continued for a brief time. After studying my photos, consulting several resources and eliminating several options I decided that this was a Bell's Vireo. I am not comfortably familiar with the species and sent the photos and my thoughts to Jim Royer. Jim had helped me id the same species in Sept. 2013, the last time I had come across a Bell's Vireo in SLO County. We both agreed yes, this was indeed a Bell's Vireo. Yard Bird #157. Exciting way to end the day! A few photos now on flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/kaarenp/
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