We had some fabulous views of this Yellow-throated Vireo in Tilden Woods at Point Pelee during my Songbirds of Pelee workshop.
Yellow-throated Vireos are one of those birds that often seem easier to hear than photograph. Their rich, deliberate song carries through the woods long before you spot them, and they frequently spend much of their time high in the canopy where good photography opportunities can range from limited to non-existent.
Not this one.
This bird spent a surprising amount of time feeding at eye level, moving methodically through the trees and giving everyone plenty of opportunities to watch its behaviour and work on photographs. The bright yellow head, bold white spectacles, and crisp wing bars make Yellow-throated Vireos one of the most striking songbirds that pass through Point Pelee during spring migration.
Moments like this are part of what makes Point Pelee so special in May. You never know what might appear around the next bend in the trail, and sometimes a bird that is normally frustratingly difficult to photograph decides to cooperate for a few minutes.
Have you ever photographed a Yellow-throated Vireo? I'd love to hear about it in the comments.
Join me next May for my Songbirds of Pelee Workshop and experience one of the best spring migration bird photography destinations in the world.