[wisb] tanager question
- From: knothole@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
- To: "wisbird network" <wisbirdn@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 02:13:19 -0500
Yesterday scanning the branches of a dead elm tree I happened upon a bird in
perfect light. The bird had a beautiful flaming red face . This stood out from
the rest of the body which was a summer goldfinch yellow . The bird flew up and
resettled showing off black wings. I have two thoughts. In my experience a
molting scarlet tanager replaces itâ??s red feathers rather haphazardly and not
in such precise perfect color blocks . The yellow coloring was the brightest
purest yellow. Would not a molting scarlet tanager show a more greenish yellow?
I do not know if I should be awed in just seeing a scarlet tanager or in awe
and thrilled to see a western tanager.This was almost the same spot that I had
seen a townsend solitaire a number of years ago.
Judy Allen
SW rural Jackson county
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