Wandering Aimlessly

Our Flaming Scarlet

by Phil Burkhouse

One of our permanent residents, the cardinal, is perhaps the most easily recognized bird in our area.  Even non birdbrains can usually identify this colorful red songbird and perhaps even its strong, clear, whistling voice.  For the past six weeks our area has seen the return of another brilliantly colored red bird, but this bird has coal black wings and tail to go with its flaming scarlet plumage—the scarlet tanager.

 

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