{"id":115342,"date":"2023-08-22T04:42:13","date_gmt":"2023-08-22T10:42:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=115342"},"modified":"2026-05-09T15:07:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T20:07:08","slug":"warbling-vireo-in-a-willow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2023\/08\/22\/warbling-vireo-in-a-willow\/","title":{"rendered":"Western Warbling-Vireo In A Willow"},"content":{"rendered":"

Last week, I was glad to have this Western Warbling-Vireo in my viewfinder when I was high up in the Wasatch Mountains with my dear friend, April Olson<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"AdultAdult Western Warbling-Vireo in a willow \u2013 Nikon D500, f9, 1\/1000, ISO 640, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

Not only was I happy to take photos of this vireo, I was also thrilled to hear Western Warbling-Vireos calling<\/span><\/a>. Because I had been back east for so long this spring and early summer, I had missed out on these vireos when they migrated into Utah.<\/p>\n

It might seem like such a small thing to get excited about seeing and hearing one species of bird, but for me, the small things are what delight me. They are what make my journeys joyful.<\/p>\n

Even tiny details, like the round, orange willow gall near the lower left side of the frame in this image, excite me. I have no idea what kind of insect is in that gall, but I’ll research it, and one day I might know. Learning is part of the reason I enjoy being out in the field as much as I do.<\/p>\n

This Western Warbling-Vireo image isn’t perfect. I would have preferred it if there weren’t any branches in front of the vireo’s belly and tail. Nevertheless, I was simply delighted to take this photo for myself.<\/p>\n

Western Warbling-Vireos often stick around in northern Utah until the end of September before they migrate. So, hopefully, I will have a few more opportunities with this species this year. I’d like that.<\/p>\n

This year has been a bit off-kilter for me, but I am enjoying whatever time I have in the field with vireos and everything else I find.<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to see more of my Western Warbling-Vireo photos plus facts and information about this species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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