I had the opportunity to try for the Western Tanager in Waukesha County and did not pass it up. This stunning male was coming to a feeder at a private residence and today it continued. The normal range for this species is basically the dakota’s and west, also north and south of the dakota’s. A couple distant photos as the home owners had a blind set up to keep a safe distance between viewers and an area the bird was coming to in their yard. Thank you to the homeowner and all that made this opportunity happen. It was a gorgeous day with plenty of sunshine, perfect temps and little wind. Images were taken on May 21, 2020.
The Western Tanager, male
Oh wow ! Still another rarity !!
Hi Jim,
stunning pictures! How might I get to see this bird at the private residence? Thanks!
Karen Johnson
Just saw a western tanager in Oconto county on sept 5th , 6th 2020 feeding on a suet feeder
What a beautiful bird Jim! Congrats and thank you for sharing!!
Thank you!
Wow. It’s a beauty! Thanks for sharing.
Amazing images. I can’t even get a scarlet to show at my feeders.
Beautiful bird. Thank you!
I spotted a male up north here on the border of Michigan and Wisconsin ( Menominee, Mi) today 04/21/21 around noon. Beautiful bird!
I saw them at my backyard feeder on June 26 ,2021 in Waukesha County. Couldn’t believe my eyes. He’s gorgeous.