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Piranga olivacea
Normally Scarlet Tanagers are treetop dwellers. This one was on the ground under my bird feeder and when I got the camera and went outside, it was on a branch near the feeder only 7 feet off the ground. It allowed me to practically walk right up to it.
18 Comments
Thanks James. I'm sure before too long you'll be able to photograph one of these colorful birds.
Awesome shots Tom, I am so jealous. This is one little bird I want to see and shoot! Great job!
Thanks kd and Ashley. I almost couldn't believe how cooperative this bird was, certainly made my day:-)
Beautiful!
I need to look back further in your collection Tom! I missed this one. Stunning bird, almost need sunglasses to look at it!
Thanks Yasser. The red and black looks great on these birds.
Awesome! What a gorgeous bird.
Gracias Jose
Bellísima ave, un serie extraordinaria, felicidades
Thanks for the comments Megan, Toshimi, Rieko and Fyn! Luck is always a good thing:-)
Ermagerd! Amazing series and bird!!! Love it! You're so dang lucky! :-)
Beautiful bird. Nice series.
Nice series!
wow! gorgeous
Thanks Nayeli
Fantastic series
Thank you Sarala
Beautiful