Red-eyed Vireos tend to stick to tree canopies and deep vegetation which probably accounts for why this is my first sighting.
A ready supply of food brought this one into my view.
Once he made his selection he didn’t waste any time swallowing.
Maybe the fruit wasn’t to his liking or maybe he’d already had his fill, as he didn’t stick around for more.
Bird: Red-eyed Vireo identified by Merlin Bird ID App
Plant: Firethorn identified by PlantNet App
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
October 11, 2026
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A beautiful series where the berries also take a starring role—the shot of the berry in the beak is especially well done!