[va-bird] blue-headed vireo 27April2007

Just had a great look at a BLUE-HEADED VIREO here in Oakton, foraging 
slowly through the forest about 30 feet up (i.e. roughly 1/3 up from 
ground to canopy).  2PM Friday.  Why go driving somewhere when you can 
see life birds right at home?

Also, from Hemlock Overlook this morning, in a constant drizzle:  I 
birded for about 45 minutes, 7:45 to 8:30 AM.  The rain never stopped, 
though the intensity varied.  Great habitat, lousy weather.  I saw a 
grand total of 2 bird species.  If we disqualify the Canada Goose since 
it's a water bird, the clear winner of this morning's Rainshower 
Persistence Challenge goes to the 2 Ruby-Crowned Kinglets who peered at 
me through the falling drops, wondering what a crazy loon like me was 
doing out in the rain.

Happy Spring birding!

- Steve Johnson
Fairfax, VA



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