Backyard and Beyond

Starting out from Brooklyn, an amateur naturalist explores our world.

As John Burroughs said, “The place to observe nature is where you are.”

Bills II

Piranga olivaceaThis male Scarlet Tanager (Piranga olivacea), in his subdued non-breeding plumage, was capturing wasps on Lookout Hill during fall migration. These birds are usually pretty high up in the trees, but this one was acting like a flycatcher not so far above eye-level.

2 responses to “Bills II”

  1. Matthew, your gorgeous passerines are sending me down the most delightful Internet wormhole. Many thanks!

    1. You’re welcome. Enjoy. More to come.

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