Eastern Wood-Pewee – 6/21/25

Observer: Paul Lauenstein

Observation Date: 6/21/25

Observation Time: 4:40 p.m.

Observation Location: Moose Hill Farm (TTOR)

Common Name: Eastern Wood-Pewee

Scientific Name: Contopus virens

Comments: The unmistakable song of the wood-pewee (“pee-a-wee”) sounds like its name. It’s a member of the flycatcher family that is typically found in or near forested areas. I heard and then saw this one in the woods.

You can find and play bird songs online. The more bird calls you memorize, the more bird species you will be able to identify in the field, where the birds themselves are often concealed by foliage. A free cell phone app called Merlin can be extremely helpful in learning bird calls.

More Information: All About Birds