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17-SEP-2006

Solitary Vireo (most likely Cassin's)

I received some expert opinions on my inquiry into this bird and after more research I am leaning towards Cassin's which I thought it might be, but was unsure because of its bright color. I'm now leaning that the fall/winter molt takes place on the breeding ground and makes these birds look quite bright in the Fall. There were a few who thought it might be a Vagrant Blue-headed Vireo, but I don't think so at this point.

Canon EOS 30D
1/1250s f/6.3 at 400.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Char19-Sep-2006 22:29
Terrific shot Chris! GMV
Peter Stahl19-Sep-2006 13:29
Nice capture. Warblers are very difficult to ID.
Blair Howell19-Sep-2006 03:47
Very nice!
Yi Feng19-Sep-2006 02:24
Nice capture!
Cindy Flood19-Sep-2006 01:16
My bird book has so many that I have trouble with the ID of these. Beautiful capture, Chris.
Cindi Smith19-Sep-2006 01:09
At least you got the species. Great capture and very well found!
Guest 18-Sep-2006 23:31
He's well camouflaged in there, nice capture!
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