July 9 Email:
I spotted this beauty in the woods behind my house north of Ravenna. I spent about 15 minutes watching it preen itself. I don't recall seeing one around my house in probably close to 4 or 5 years.
Thanks!
Casey Irwin
Thanks for the photo, Casey. The plumage might allow someone who knows molt patterns to age this bird. It's obviously a male Scarlet Tanager but not as splotchy as I'd imagine a first-year male to be. Maybe older tanagers also get this scruffy appearance when they molt? Thoughts, anyone?
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