Bright yellow with olive wings; Female Summer Tanager.

Bright red male summer tanager.

Throwback Thursday.
Male & Female Summer Tanager.
#Bird #EastCoastKin
#SummerTanager

"A flash of brilliant red cuts through a canopy of green leaves — a male Summer Tanager caught in mid‑movement, as if the camera froze a heartbeat of wild energy. His body is a rich, glowing crimson, the kind of red that seems to carry its own warmth. The wings are blurred in motion, soft streaks of color that show how quickly he’s flittering through the treetop, never quite still, never quite landing. Around him, oak leaves frame the scene in layered shades of green, some sharp and sunlit, others fading into soft shadow. The bird’s head and body remain crisp despite the motion, giving the impression of a creature darting through branches with purpose — a small, fiery presence against the cool calm of the foliage. The whole image feels alive: the rustle of leaves, the quick flutter of wings, the sudden appearance of a red bird moving like a spark through the trees." - Microsoft Copilot

Treetop Flare

This isn’t a great image, and the composition is a little clumsy, but it captures something rare for me — a male ...

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We had a summer tanager at our backyard feeders one afternoon six years ago. These are the only shots I got, and that was the only time I've ever seen one. May have been taken thru a window.

#birds #birdsofbluesky #wildlife #canonwildlifephotography #originalphotography #summertanager #tanager

A vibrant red bird perched gracefully on a branch, showcasing its colorful plumage against a natural backdrop.

Summer Tanager

#summertanager #naturephotography #nature #birds #birders #birdwatchers #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #griffithpark #dailybird #birdsofbluesky #naturephotos #LAwildlife #losangeles

"A single summer tanager perches at the very top of an oak tree, its body ablaze in brilliant red—like a drop of molten ember suspended in daylight. The bird’s feathers are sleek and smooth, glowing with a saturated intensity that seems almost ceremonial against the pale, white sky. Its posture is alert yet composed, head turned slightly to the side as if surveying its domain or listening for a distant echo. The oak branch it claims is leafy and lobed, each green leaf crisply defined, offering a textured contrast to the tanager’s smooth plumage. The leaves curve and reach upward, framing the bird like a natural crown. There is no clutter, no background distraction—just the sovereign clarity of red against white, green against silence. The composition feels mythic in its simplicity: a lone witness atop the world, radiant and resolute. The photograph bears the signature “Swede's Photographs” in the bottom right corner, a quiet nod to the ceremonial act of capturing this moment." Microsoft C

Red Witness at the Crown

An elusive male summer tanager (Piranga rubra) paused briefly atop a towering oak, its vivid plumage igniting the ...

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#birdtober day 21: Female Plumage

#SummerTanager

#birdtober2025 #illustration #birdtoberclub #birdtoberclub2025 #Inktober #birds

A vibrant red bird perched gracefully on a branch, showcasing its colorful plumage against a natural backdrop.

A vibrant red bird perched gracefully on a branch, showcasing its colorful plumage against a natural backdrop.

Summer Tanager

#summertanager #naturephotography #nature #birds #birders #birdwatchers #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #griffithpark #dailybird #birdsofbluesky #naturephotos #LAwildlife #losangeles

Through the Canopy

This morning, the usual backyard birds made their rounds—cardinals, chickadees, and the occasional blue jay. At one ...

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This was an unexpected treat. Summer Tanager. Peace! #birds #birding #birdwatching #tanager #summertanager #peace

"A female summer tanager rests lightly on a sun-dappled branch, her plumage a warm, muted blend of olive-yellow and golden ochre. Unlike the male’s fiery red, her feathers whisper rather than shout—soft tones that echo the forest’s hush rather than its blaze. Her wings carry hints of greenish-brown, like leaves steeped in late summer light, and her breast glows with a gentle warmth, as if brushed by pollen. Her beak is pale and slightly stout, curved with quiet confidence. She gazes outward with a calm, steady eye—alert but unhurried, like someone who’s seen enough to know when to stay still. The foliage around her is lush and layered, casting gentle shadows that cradle her form without obscuring it. She blends in, but not invisibly—more like a secret kept in plain sight. There’s grace in her restraint. She doesn’t need brilliance to be noticed; she’s the kind of beauty that rewards patience. The kind that stays with you long after the moment has passed." - Copilot

Unspoken Hue

I caught a flicker of movement in the corner of my eye and swung the lens toward a tree over 100 meters away. ...

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"A male summer tanager (Piranga rubra) perches near the top of an oak tree, his plumage a brilliant, uninterrupted red—like a flame stitched into the green. His feathers are smooth and saturated, glowing against the soft, pale background that blurs into light, giving the scene a gentle, almost dreamlike quality. His beak is dark and slightly curved, his eyes small and alert, fixed on something just beyond the frame. The branch he rests on is slender and angular, adorned with oak leaves—broad, lobed, and a rich green that contrasts sharply with the tanager’s vivid hue. The leaves curl and twist slightly, catching the light in subtle gradients. The bird’s posture is upright but relaxed, as if he’s surveying his domain or pausing mid-song. There’s a quiet tension in the image: the tanager’s bold color against the calm backdrop, the stillness of the perch against the implied motion of flight. It feels like a moment caught between two actions—arrival and departure, silence and sound. The composition is simple but striking, with the tanager and leaves sharply in focus, framed by the soft wash of sky. The image invites you to linger, to notice the textures of feather and leaf, and to feel the quiet presence of a bird at rest in its element." - Copilot

Red at the Crown

Finally—a male summer tanager (Piranga rubra). I’ve photographed a few females before, ...

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"A female summer tanager perches calmly on a slender tree branch, facing the camera with a direct, unflinching gaze. Her body is cloaked in a soft yellowish-brown, a warm, muted hue that deepens into richer brown on her wings and tail. The feathers are smooth and tidy, catching the light in subtle gradients—no flash, no drama, just quiet coherence. Her eyes are dark and round, set in a face that feels both gentle and alert. There’s no tilt or coyness in her posture; she looks straight ahead, as if acknowledging the viewer without flinching. The beak is pale and sturdy, slightly curved, and centered like a punctuation mark beneath her gaze. Around her, the background blurs into a wash of green—leaves and branches forming a soft, dappled canopy. The setting is unmistakably natural, but not wild. It feels like a moment paused in a quiet woodland, where the bird is neither startled nor posing—just present. This is not a portrait of color, but of character. The gaze holds, and the stillness speaks." - Copilot

Face in the Foliage

Charlie and I were sitting outside this morning when a female summer tanager (Piranga rubra) stopped in the ...

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"A brilliant yellow summer tanager (Piranga rubra) perches delicately on a slender, leafless branch, glowing like a drop of sunlight against a soft green backdrop. Its plumage is a rich golden yellow, with subtle variations—lighter patches on the wings and chest that catch the light and shimmer gently. The bird’s beak is sharp and pointed, a pale horn color that contrasts with its vivid feathers. Its round, dark eye adds a touch of intensity to its otherwise serene expression. The branch it rests on is thin and bare, with a few small offshoots that curve gently, framing the tanager without distraction. The background is a smooth blur of green, likely foliage softened by depth of field, which makes the bird appear almost luminous. The lighting is warm and natural, highlighting the texture of the feathers and giving the entire scene a quiet, radiant charm. In the bottom left corner, the image bears the signature “© Swede's Photographs,” a subtle nod to the artist’s eye for color and composition." Copilot

Sunlit Tanager

When I first took this photograph, I thought I’d spotted my first goldfinch since spring. I was ready to write about changing seasons ...

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#GoodMorning 🌞

#SummerTanager

#summertanager ( immature) and vermilion flycatcher
#azbirds

#summertanager
#azbirds

Summer Tanager - Tangara Veranera
Palos Trail System, Illinois

#summertanager #birdphotography #birding #birds #birdwatchers #nikonusa #🪶

Full red summer tanager perched on a tree limb, poised to shuffle off quickly. In its mouth, grub. leaves and non-ideal overexposed light shine down on the winged beast.

Summer Tanager with a quick bite
#birds #tanager #summertanager

Red bird perched on branch

Red bird perched on branch singing

Red bird perched on branch singing

Red bird perched on branch

Summer tanager singing on a June day. One of my favorite birds. This one was in a forest but I also have a pair that visit my yard.

#birds #summertanager #birdsinging #northcarolina

Another visit from the #SummerTanager #BackyardBirds #birdmigration

Random photos I took :]
#Red-HeadedWoodpecker #MelanerpesErythrocephalus #bird #birds #CardinalisCardinalis #NorthernCardinal #flycatcher #passerine #ScissorTailFlycatcher #Picidae #SummerTanager #Tanager

My first time seeing a summer tanager up close!!! #Piranga #Tanager #Cardinalidae #Piranga #PirangaRubra #cardinal #summertanager #summertangers #nature #beautiful #wholesome #bird #BirdPhotography #photography #birding #birdwatching #cute #bird #birds

A beautiful summer tanager exploring its whereabouts.
#summertanager #tanager #lagunasecaranch #birdphotography #birdwatching

#vermilionflycatcher#Americanrobin
#summertanager
#flycatcher
#azbirds

#Gila. With grape
#summertanager. Male
#azbirds

#summertanager female
#azbirds

Summer Tanager in Big Morongo Canyon

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immature. #gildedflicker female
#summertanager female
#azbirds

#azbirds
#dove
#summertanager
#phainopepla pair “How do you like my white wings?”

#summertanager
Breakfast on the fly.
#HassayampaRiverPreserve
#azbirds