I have enjoyed nature and it's beauty for as long as I can remember. Photographing it to share is a new hobby. I still have much to learn. Any helpful hints and constructive criticism is always welcome.


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"Just living is not enough." said the butterfly. "One must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower."

- Hans Christian Anderson

I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.

-John Burroughs

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Summer Tanager


This is the male Summer Tanager. His brilliant red really stands out in the green leaves. He is the only completely red bird in North America. The tanager is a songbird who is a member of the cardinal genus of birds. The female tanager is yellow with olive-brown markings on her wings.

They live in wooded areas, especially ones containing oak trees. They are not often seen and tend to stay in the upper branches of trees.

Summer Tanagers love to eat bees and wasps. They will eat the larvae or the adults. They will rub the adult bee or wasp on a branch before eating to remove the stinger. Smart birds!
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  1. AnonymousJune 14, 2014 at 9:42 AM

    I think I saw this bird in northern Leavenworth county in ks. is this true?

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