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Posts Tagged "Piranga olivacea"

Scarlet Tanager

Posted on May 15, 2016

Scarlet Tanager

Yesterday was the Noble Proctor BioBlitz Challenge at Hammonasset Beach State Park in Madison, Connecticut. Dozens and dozens of friends, conservationists and scientists hit the field to find all the forms of life they could from 8AM to dusk. Fantastic discoveries were had and wonderful memories were made on a picture perfect weather day – especially for our birds! Three adult male Scarlet Tanagers (Piranga olivacea) delighted the crowds, including this individual. It is certainly red, but not the blood red of more typical males…as we could see in direct comparison with the birds...

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Scarlet Tanager

Posted on May 9, 2016

Scarlet Tanager

Even the branches of this willow could not block the glow from the fiery feathers of a male Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea). I photographed this bird yesterday as it was staying near eye-level, though it was wary of me and preferred to remain “hidden” like this from afar. These canopy dwellers are so vibrant that even the sharpest lens perfectly locked on and focused always make them look just slightly blurry. They are a flame in the forest. Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator

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Scarlet Tanager Male for National Bird Day

Posted on Jan 5, 2015

Scarlet Tanager Male for National Bird Day

Since it is National Bird Day I thought I would toss up a photo of a gorgeous male Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea) from my archives. I am looking forward to some more snow and winter scenes but boy, this bird certainly makes me excited for the spring… Scott Kruitbosch Conservation & Outreach Coordinator

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Scarlet Tanagers video and photos

Posted on May 29, 2014

Scarlet Tanagers video and photos

Following up on the Blackburnian Warblers another bright beacon in the forests of the eastern United States and Canada is the Scarlet Tanager. The bold, “bloody” red of the male is almost too much for a camera like mine to focus on. Handling so much color is difficult even for the most advanced technology and our own eyes do not usually get the opportunity to glimpse them. Though we rarely get to see too much of these canopy dwellers but here are a couple photos and HD video of cooperative birds I have been lucky to enjoy up close. If you hear an odd-sounding American Robin with...

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