Wednesday, June 3, 2009

For the Birds

I heard another bird that sounded like a robin but not. I knew it wasn't a Summer Tanager because it didn't have that now familiar melody. So I searched the treetops and looky there! A Scarlet Tanager! I'd seen just a few of these beauties up north but not on my property. They obviously like the woods and I didn't have that habitat there. He was sneaky and at a distance so it wasn't an easy shot.I'm at the bottom of their breeding range, so we'll see if they stick around this summer. And for the non-shy abundant bird, here is one of my two male Ruby-throated Hummingbirds keeping an eye on his feeder. They really enjoy a good fight and sometimes...can be a little rude! I really don't think that is necessary!

12 comments:

Rural Rambler said...

Hi Eve! Found my way here by way of Shelley's blog. I am thoroughly enjoying your blogs. We have two summer tanagers and their girlie girls. They spent last summer with us and are back. They follow us all over! I am going to get back to reading your blogs!

DeniseinVA said...

Great images Eve.

Lynne at Hasty Brook said...

LOL!! Cheeky hummer!

Carolynn Anctil said...

Oh, beautiful birds. I do love hummingbirds, so much beauty in such a little package.

Unknown said...

Scarlet Tanagers are one of my favorite birds. I haven't seen one in awhile. I'm glad you got a photo of one. Taking photos of hummingbirds are a blast! Great shots!

Anonymous said...

Nice! I had the same thing happen to me last week, I heard a Robin with a soar throat and it turned out to be a Scarlet "Teenager"! I had two sightings, both were in the tops of trees.

You got some fun pictures! Love the Ruby-throat.

I'm so sorry that you are having bandwidth issues with the DSL. I hope you can get it resolved.

Anonymous said...

Hey Evie, that little Hummer is a beautiful little bird. (but very rude)

Jenny said...

That hummer is saying 'my tongue is longer than yours, so there!' That's my favourite photos here.
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Great to have both those Tanagers there, I wonder if the Western ever gets over to your part of the world, maybe only as a vagrant.

Shelley said...

nice to get a peek at your Tanager! And love your feisty hummers! I had one do a "fly by" my face last weekend - I"m glad I still have my nose! LOL!

Peggy said...

Ha! I laughed at the ending! Thanks! All the new surprises must keep it very exciting!

John Theberge said...

Great shot of the hummer sticking out its tongue. I've seen them do it at my feeder but haven't photographed it yet.

Mary said...

Tanagers and hummingbirds...so lovely and colorful!