Kip’s Comments - May 19, 2026

Visually Subdued, Not So With Their Call

Moving around in the local woodlands are an assortment of birds I find difficult to identify. I am referring to pewees, flycatchers, and similar birds. All are gray or brown, sometimes with a touch of yellow or olive coloration. None really stick out and grab a person’s attention. Today movement of an eastern wood pewee was my focus.

Eastern Wood Pewee - Image 1097769

What this eastern wood pewee lacks in gaudy colors it makes up for with its call. The high frequency “pee weeeeeeee….” was a give away to this pewee’s presence. Frequent quick chases for insects allowed me to find the calling bird. Its resting for a few seconds provided this opportunity for a photograph.

Now to learn the other drab-colored birds of the woodlands. What a task that will be!

Many thanks to the fine folks from Eisenach Village who joined me for a wildlife presentation this morning. I had a great time and hope you did too!