English and Scientific names:	Bell's Vireo, Vireo bellii
Number of individuals:	One
Locality: LOUISIANA:	Plaquemine
Specific Locality:	Morell (or Triumph) Woods off Hwy 23 north of Fort Jackson.
Date(s) when observed:	January 2, 2011
Time(s) of day when observed:	mid morning.
Reporting observer and address:	Glenn Ousset Chalmette, La 70043
Other observers accompanying reporter who also identified the bird(s):	Don Norman, Dan Purrington
Other observers who independently identified the bird(s)	None
Light conditions (position of bird in relation to shade and to direction and amount of light):	Bright sunlight conditions, bird moved in and between bushes placing itself in total shade to total sunlight.
Optical equipment:	10x42 binoculars in good condition
Distance to bird(s):	Mostly 3 to 10 feet
Duration of observation:	Not sure, but over 5 minutes.
Habitat:	Weedy low bushes.
Behavior of bird:	Bird was spotted by Don as it foraged in a bush. It was seen well by all 3 observers who concluded it was a probable Bell's Vireo. The ibird recording of Bell's Vireo song and call was played to keep the bird nearby for further study and to get photos and video. It responded well, repeatedly moving about in the immediate vicinity of the observers, including perching entirely in the open. At least twice, it sang in response to the recording, with notes similar to the recording.
Description:	Small vireo, smaller than White-eyed Vireo. Basic colors in live view with naked eye were whitish underside with yellow on sides and apparently light brown wings and back. The colors seemed rather bright for a Bell\'s Vireo. There was a single very narrow pale white (lower) wing bar, extending from the lower edge of the wing part way to the upper edge. Pale white spectacles around the completely dark eye are clearly seen in the documenting photo, and were seen, but were less noticeable at some viewing angles, in live view.
Voice:	Sang at least twice in response to recorded song with similar low, scratchy notes.
Similar species:	There are a number of expected or possible species: vireos, Ruby-crowned Kinglet, warblers, even sparrows, that could be considered similar depending on the quality of the view obtained. The excellent view of the pale spectacles and single, very narrow, rather short wing bar and the voice and behavior eliminate other possibilities.
Photographs or tape recordings obtained?	My photo attached. Video obtained by Dan Purrington
Previous experience with this species:	I have observed it previously several times in Texas and in New Orleans (2009)
Identification aids:	None
This description is written from:	Notes composed during observation.
Are you positive of your identification? If not, explain:	Yes
Date and time:	January 3, 2011. 9:00pm