Elusive bird.

[Ron Evers]

The Scarlet tanager is rarely seen around here & usually @ quite a distance. When one came into our mulberry tree today it kept deep inside & hard to spot. I shot only two frames when I got the chance & present them here with moderate crops.

 

[IzzieK]

Ron.......she is pretty....wish we have some around here...:mrgreen:

 

[tirediron]

Nicely captured Ron! Heard of 'em, but that's the first time I've ever seen one.

 

[baturn]

What John said.

 

[DarkShadow]

Reminds me of a baltimore oriole that only gave me a sneak peak after I chased it around for 2 hours until it stuck it's head out for a split second.Nice capture and real beauty of a bird.

 

[Woodsman]

I have longed to see one myself. Along with a bluebird they are both on my wish list to see one day but no joy so far. You must have been thrilled to have seen one. Thanks for sharing these pics, so nice to see.

 

[LarryLomona]

Hey Ron, nice set! After breeding, adult males molt to female-like plumage, but with black wings and tail.Not a good photo.
Scarlet TanagerNonbreeding male by kool_chnge, on Flickr

 

[oldhippy]

Beautiful capture Ron. Really like the color.