The Veery is an uncommon to rare breeder in the CW Region. Breeding habitat includes woodlands with dense understory, often near water. This species is rarely encountered on the BCN Survey and is difficult to detect, but short-term trends hint at a strong decrease despite a high level of error in the results. The Veery has been shown to be one of the (desirable) species most negatively impacted by current restoration practices in the CW Region - especially buckthorn and honeysuckle removal. However, these birds are more vulnerable to cowbird predation in our small, fragmented woodlands. Excessive deer browse may also be affecting this species. Photo: © Eric Secker