HI Everyone,

I had less than a minute to see a female Western Tanager in my backyard
before it flew east. It was what Sibley calls a "bright female."
Beautiful bird with an orangy bill, and yellow and white wing-bars.
Fortunately I had my camera nearby. They were on the Notable Misses list
from the CBC, and while I know a few have been seen, I can say that we
have never before seen one in our yard in winter. Links to photos below.
I hope it stops by again.



https://flic.kr/p/2qHhyx3





https://flic.kr/p/2qHpgZY





https://flic.kr/p/2qHpgZH





Janeanne Houston

houstojcATplu.edu