Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Summer Tanager

Here's a pretty great find for my area: Summer Tanager. He didn't stay but a few days, but I luckily got word of his arrival from a friend and found him pretty tolerant of the photographer. I've only seen this species in full breeding colors and only in Costa Rica, so this find was pretty special. I find him alot more flashy in his molt!


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5 comments:

  1. MontanagirlMay 11, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    Gorgeous! Would love to see one of these.

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  2. RichardMay 11, 2010 at 5:07 PM

    WOW...great shots.

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  3. jalynn01May 11, 2010 at 6:46 PM

    You find the coolest birds. His molting colors are beautiful.

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  4. Ruth's Photo BlogMay 11, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    Now that is special.When the unexpected show up it is so exciting.
    Blessings,Ruth

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  5. EveMay 11, 2010 at 8:52 PM

    they are all over my woods Hannibal...and I still can't get a picture this good!! What's your secret??!!!

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