Scarlet Tanager at Governor Bridge Natural Area.

I got a late start this morning, for no good reason at all, but I still managed to snap the first picture by 7:20.
I spent some more time trying for the hummingbird, with modest success, but the real highlight was a Scarlet Tanager, a bird that has eluded me for over a year.

Scarlet Tanager

Scarlet Tanager

Scarlet Tanager

Scarlet Tanager

Scarlet Tanager

Scarlet Tanager

Scarlet Tanager

Scarlet Tanager

Scarlet Tanager

Scarlet Tanager

Scarlet Tanager

Scarlet Tanager

Scarlet Tanager

Scarlet Tanager

It appeared that the male was feeding a young bird.


Indigo Bunting

Indigo Bunting

Indigo Bunting

Indigo Bunting

Indigo Bunting

Indigo Bunting

This pair of Indigo Buntings was foraging in the same tree as the Tanagers.

Ruby Throated Hummingbird

Ruby Throated Hummingbird

Ruby Throated Hummingbird

I’m getting a little better at capturing these Ruby Throated Hummingbirds in flight, but it’s difficult.

Ruby Throated Hummingbird

Ruby Throated Hummingbird

Even at rest it’s not easy to get these birds right.

Common Yellowthroat

Common Yellowthroat

The Common Yellowthroat likes the mimosa tree as much as the hummingbird does.