Brilliant

On June 28, 2017June 28, 2017 By Mike and Christy

I never tire of the brilliant color of a Male Western Tanager. We recently got to see a nice group of 5-6 males hanging out in trees of a thickly forested area. They were busy moving about foraging but luckily we did get a nice photo or two when they moved between the branches whereas the females although present remained quite hidden.

28 thoughts on “Brilliant”

plaidcamper

A beautiful bird! Whitefish is one of our favourite little Montana towns – a pleasant place to while away a couple of hours…

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June 28, 2017 at 12:21 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  HI and we also like Whitefish it is just about the right size to make one feel at ease these days.
  
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  June 29, 2017 at 11:39 am Reply
Jim R

Beautiful bird. Lucky you.

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June 28, 2017 at 12:37 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Jim, and yes there is always a bit of luck involved.
  
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  June 29, 2017 at 11:39 am Reply
Seattle Park Lover

Beautiful shot!

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June 28, 2017 at 12:54 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks.
  
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  June 29, 2017 at 11:38 am Reply
Jet Eliot

It’s always a special day when one comes across a male western tanager in breeding. And that you found more than one and got a great, crisp photo too — how very wonderful.

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June 28, 2017 at 1:15 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Jet.
  
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  June 29, 2017 at 11:38 am Reply
Vicki

Beautiful! thanks for sharing..

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June 28, 2017 at 1:31 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks Vicki, hope your day is going well.
  
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  June 29, 2017 at 11:37 am Reply
naturlvrx2

Brilliant indeed! Amazing shot Mike. Very nicely done.

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June 28, 2017 at 2:04 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks, hope you have a wonderful day.
  
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  June 29, 2017 at 11:37 am Reply
AYR

What a beautiful bird and a great shot

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June 28, 2017 at 2:32 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks, it is always a treat when we get to see a fews of them while out and about.
  
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  June 29, 2017 at 11:36 am Reply
houstonphotojourney

Gorgeous shot! I’d love to see one of them in my backyard!!

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June 28, 2017 at 4:20 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Hi and yes that would be nice to have these guys visiting the yard as they could sure brighten up any ordinary day.
  
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  June 29, 2017 at 11:36 am Reply
Sarah

What a beautiful bird!

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June 28, 2017 at 4:33 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Indeed.
  
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  June 29, 2017 at 11:35 am Reply
adventuresofkings

Stunning! What a beautiful creation 😍

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June 28, 2017 at 8:54 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  I second that. Thanks for the feedback and taking time to leave it here on he blog. We really appreciate it. Hope you have a wonderful day.
  
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  June 29, 2017 at 11:35 am Reply
Eliza Waters

Handsome bird – wow, what color!

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June 28, 2017 at 9:54 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  He is for sure.
  
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  June 29, 2017 at 11:34 am Reply
dweezer19

Brilliant indeed!

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June 29, 2017 at 2:38 am Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  He sure is and as an aside it is pretty amazing is that even a bird as brightly colored as this guy can blend into their surroundings so well you have a hard time seeing let alone photographing them. Hope you have a wonderful day.
  
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  June 29, 2017 at 11:34 am Reply
  1. dweezer19
    
    Masters of disguise. Hope tour week was wonderful.
    
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    July 15, 2017 at 1:09 am Reply
Justine Bothwick

I like your blog – lovely photos and good snippets of thoughts and info.

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June 29, 2017 at 6:31 pm Reply
Carrie Staples

WOW!

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July 25, 2017 at 11:07 pm Reply
1. Mike Bizeau
  
  Thanks and thanks for the feedback as it is appreciated. The male Western Tanager is indeed a colorful gentleman isn’t he.
  
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  July 26, 2017 at 11:26 am Reply