I am so excited! Chuffed, as the Brits would say. For years we've seen Scarlet Tanagers flitting around in the distance, but this is the first time I've managed a decent picture.
That first picture was when he alighted on a nearer tree--a rare event. Mostly they stay at a distance. Like this picture above--and the sun was so bright on him that, though I saw a red bird, the camera saw yellow-orange.
Then there was the female, who stayed at a distance but posed for many shots. She's olive and yellow, unlike her flashy mate. I was pleased to capture her, but my camera isn't that good at such a distance.
I can't complain though. Bird watching from the comfort of our front porch with a gin and lime at my side is pretty pleasant.
4 comments:
You've got it made in the shade.
They are lovely birds and rarely spotted. They must like your woods.
I've never seen one (or two!) These are great and that first one is to be thanked for being in the right place at the right time!
I've never seen a summer tanager here, so I envy you!
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