Red-eyed Vireo in August
Where red-eyed vireos are in August, whether they are nesting, and the best foods to offer right now.
August in the Red-eyed Vireo's year
August feels like summer but the year has turned. Southbound migration is quietly underway, many adults are molting into fresh plumage, and family groups are breaking up. Late nesters are still feeding young in the North while southern birds are already drifting toward wintering grounds.
For the Red-eyed Vireo specifically, August is a summer month of relative routine, with the species settled into its seasonal pattern across its range. Across the 53 states and provinces where red-eyed vireos occur, what the bird is doing this month depends heavily on latitude — the details below break it down by band.
Where red-eyed vireos are in August
- Southern states
- absent
- Mid-latitudes
- summer breeder
- Northern states & Canada
- absent
In August, red-eyed vireos are absent in the South, summer breeder across the mid-latitudes, and absent in the northern states and Canada. That north–south split is the defining feature of this month: where you live changes which version of this bird you're looking at.
Nesting in August
Red-eyed vireos are not nesting in August. The season runs May–July at mid-latitudes, and up to a month later in the North.
Outside the nesting season, red-eyed vireos put their energy into feeding and flocking rather than territory and young — which is exactly what makes them easier to watch and attract this month.
What to feed in August
- Caterpillars, especially tent and gypsy moth larvae
One of the most abundant birds in eastern woods — and one of the most persistent singers.
Molting birds look scruffy and often skulk — don't be surprised if familiar visitors briefly vanish. Keep water fresh in the heat.
Full Red-eyed Vireo diet guide → · Best feeder for red-eyed vireos →
Watching red-eyed vireos this month
Red-eyed vireos are settled and predictable in August, which makes this a good month to learn the bird's routine — same feeders, same perches, same times of day.
The state guides below show exactly where in your region red-eyed vireos are expected this month and which native plants hold them in a yard.
Red-eyed Vireo month by month
Red-eyed Vireo by state
Frequently asked
Where are red-eyed vireos in August?
In August, red-eyed vireos are absent in the South, summer breeder across mid-latitudes and absent in the North.
Do red-eyed vireos nest in August?
No — red-eyed vireos typically nest May through July at mid-latitudes.
What do red-eyed vireos eat in August?
Caterpillars, especially tent and gypsy moth larvae.
Sources
- Red-eyed Vireo — All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Red-eyed Vireo life history — Cornell Lab of Ornithology
- Red-eyed Vireo — Audubon Guide to North American Birds
Timing reflects typical patterns for the region as a whole; local dates vary with elevation and year. Check the linked eBird bar charts for your county.