Look…up in the sky…it’s a bird…it’s a plane –
Well, of course it was a bird, but one I didn’t recognize.
As I was standing on the deck the other day, I kept seeing little flashes of lemon in the canopy of leaves overhead. Finally, one these lovelies landed close enough for me to get a picture.
I wasn’t sure what kind of bird it was until I had a chance to pull out the ID book. Turns out it is a Blue-headed Vireo – which is a first for me.
It was a shy and fidgety little fellow that didn’t stay close for long. It landed on the Dogwood branch, then got a quick drink from the fountain, and then returned to the tree-tops.
It’s always makes my day to get a first time photo. 🙂
Backyard Bird Nerd 
Maybe passing through on its way South. You made your Luck by providing a welcoming pit stop.
It definitely enjoyed the water break!
Congrats! Great pic!
Thanks!
How exciting! Congrats!
Thanks!
Beautiful bird and amazing you were able to get such good captures!
I got some pretty bad ones too – just didn’t share those! I am glad a couple turned out pretty clear. 🙂
Beautiful bird and wonderful photos.
He was fidgety, but had that soft, gentle appearance.
Always nice when you find a new visitor to your garden, isn’t it, Kathy!?
Most definitely!
what a beauty!
This one had that soft beauty rather than that bold kind of beauty. Quite a lovely little fellow.
awh! Thanks!!
We have those, but I never knew what they were. I was always thinking a finch. Thanks for the ID! (K)
Glad to be of assistance!
What a treat!! Lovely photos of this special bird!
He is a beauty! ❤️ And I always like it when I find out their identity. 👍 I have never heard of this bird. 😊
You caught a beauty! The first picture is always very special ❤