strix-tristitia: Some of the most beautiful eyes in the bird…
Some of the most beautiful eyes in the bird world belong to the aptly named White-eyed vireo. I’m amazed that even with my less-than-stellar vision, I’m frequently able to spot those lustrous peepers without the aid of my bins or camera. 👀
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Tags: they were part of my becoming a real birder, when I went to live in Florida as a kid, and suddenly was hearing their song, I heard them for a long time before I ever saw one, and they still evoke that sense of mystery for me.
