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TANAGERS

Western Tanager 0605-4j Umtanum Road
Western Tanager 0605-4j Umtanum Road		 Western Tanager 0605-5j Umtanum Road
Western Tanager 0605-5j Umtanum Road		 Western Tanager 0705-5j Tieton Meadow
Western Tanager 0705-5j Tieton Meadow		 Western Tanager 0506-1j Mud lake Burn
Western Tanager 0506-1j Mud lake Burn
Western Tanager 0506-3j Mud Lake Burn
Western Tanager 0506-3j Mud Lake Burn		 Western Tanager 0506-5j Mud Lake Burn
Western Tanager 0506-5j Mud Lake Burn		 Western Tanager 0506-7j Mud Lake Burn
Western Tanager 0506-7j Mud Lake Burn		 Western Tanager Female 0606-1j Mud Lake Burn
Western Tanager Female 0606-1j Mud Lake Burn
Western Tanager Female 0907-1j Randle Park
Western Tanager Female 0907-1j Randle Park

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Guest 17-May-2017 01:56
And that was this afternoon now I know what kind of bird it was!
Guest 17-May-2017 01:54
I live in woodbrook, Lakewood WA and I saw a female Western Tanager beautiful bird!
Guest 15-Jul-2016 14:54
Saw a male at both Little and Big Cultus lakes in central Oregon
Guest 16-May-2016 02:22
Saw four males yesterday and early today in an Austrian pine in our yard in Sidney, Nebraska. Incredible red, yellow, along with the black colors. Never have seen them before.
Guest 01-May-2016 00:22
Saw a beautiful male this morning on the way to the Wild Animal Park in the Escondido, southern CA area. So striking...just about half a minute of pure, wonderful, magnificent haven!
Kim 01-Jul-2015 16:19
I saw a male this morning in my yard, Arlington WA. Beautiful!
Lynn 15-Aug-2014 23:48
I just saw a male for the first time here in Lake Chelan. Wow! What a beautiful bird!
Gloria 02-Aug-2014 16:35
We have lots of different birds here but I have never seen this one here before.
Guest 02-Aug-2014 16:32
I saw a male western tanager this morning in Lake Havasu, Az. It was eating green bug with wings that had a red spot on them. The bug was almost the same colors as the bird. I took 2 pictures but the shot was in side and throughout the sun screen, so you can only make out the red orange head and the yellow on the body. I could not see the back or the top of the wing, so I could not see the black He was balancing with his wings so I saw the yellow under wing.
Janet and Ed Kuzik 07-May-2014 01:03
We live in Calgary, Alberta and saw a male western tanager on a tree in our back yard this afternoon. What a beautiful bird. It took bait of research to find it, but we did. Hope it hangs around.
Janet and Ed
Jim Stafford 29-Apr-2013 13:43
I saw one of these birds this morning 0630 eating berries off of our ivy covered fence in Lakewood, Wa. Thank you with help on identification.
Joan 19-Jul-2012 02:12
I saw what I now know is a western tanager at Forlorn Lakes Campground in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest yesterday. Thanks for helping me identify it. I have never seen such a brightly colored bird at that elevation (approx 3,000 ft.) this far north. He hung around our campsite for about an hour and we were able to get a really good look at him.
Guest 06-Jun-2012 16:50
I watch birds here at our home in the Panhandle of Idaho. I was so excited to see my first tanager this morning outside my window
Guest 30-May-2011 17:46
Saw a male this morning in fir tree in our front yard, West Slope, Portland, OR..

He has been here several times recently
tom 26-May-2011 17:57
We've had a pair of these in our trees for a few weeks now. They seem to travel between our Laurels out back and our birch in the front. Portland/Gresham border.
Guest 26-May-2011 00:17
Courtenay Vancouver Island spotted one in mixed second growth forest today and watched for about 5 minutes. What spectacular colours!
Guest 23-May-2011 18:42
Previous comment addition - that would be in Seattle WA!
Guest 23-May-2011 18:41
A beautiful pair of Tanagers in our holly tree today. They seemed bigger than the pictures, but the colors are exactly like the pictures here. Could they be another species....? So nice to see!
Sandy Snavely 23-May-2011 15:11
A beautiful Tanager came to visit our pond this past Saturday, in Gresham Oregon. It stayed for a short time then left.
Guest 22-May-2011 05:40
I saw a western tanager for the first time in my yard May 14, 2011 North San Diego Co. It was sitting in the avocado tree flapping it's wings rapidly as a light rain came down. Have not seen one again. What a beautiful bird, such bright colors.
Guest 13-May-2011 06:02
Guest: Two days ago we had our first sighting of a Western Tanager. We cut oranges and placed them in our tree for the Orioles that were just arriving and a male Western Tanager was loving the fruit as well!! So exciting....got some great pictures. We live in southern Manitoba, Canada.
Guest 12-May-2011 16:55
We've seen a Western Tanager the last few days in Camas, WA at the Crown Park and also walking a trail nearby. May 12th, 2011.
Guest 10-May-2011 05:37
My son and daughter in-law-spotted these birds in their backyard in Newberg, Oregon, and emailed me a picture. What a beautiful bird, would love to see one in my back yard in Tigard, and it looks like they have been close by in past years.
Paul 05-May-2011 20:57
I just saw a male Western Tanager in my backyard. (Los Angeles, CA. central city) It landed, but didn't stay long. A beautiful sight...especially when it flew in... Made ma gasp..!!
Guest 09-Jun-2010 00:01
On May 22, 2010 saw this bird in my backyard( Stockbridge, Wisconsin). Did not know what it was, thought it was an A. Golden Finch that mated with a Red House Finch and had baby redheads. What a Great sight!!!!
blmranch06-Jun-2010 21:03
On the way home from church this morning we say a male Western Tanager. I live in Eastern Kittitas County of Central Washington. Haven't ever seen one down here. Last week in Upper Kittitas County (near Cle Elum) we say a whole bunch of them, both males and females. They are appearently more common to that area.
Guest 05-Jun-2010 23:54
just saw a pair male & female for the first time in our back yard in Olympia. Identified them on this site. Glad to know what they are...very beautiful birds!
Darrell 04-Jun-2010 22:56
My wife just called me at work to say that there is a pair in the front yard working between the ceder hedge and the hanging baskets. the house is about five miles west of Wapato, WA
Leon Horman 03-Jun-2010 16:56
I forgot to tell you I live near Idaho Falls, ID.
Leon Horman 03-Jun-2010 16:54
A minute ago, there were five male Western Tanagers feeding on my lawn. There were also a couple of females. We commonly have them here but I have never seen more than two of them at a time. They are so beautiful. We have had Northern Orieles, Pine Siskins, Red Breasted Nuthatches, Vireos, Wilson Warblers, Gold Finches, House Sparrows, House Finches, and a few other birds at our feeders this year. I love them
Patrick 28-May-2010 22:27
I work in American Fork, Utah and have a tree that is inches from my desk that was covered in bees. These birds have been here for a week eating bees! As another person stated earlier, I initially thought someone had lost their pet bird...I'm not used to seeing colorful birds like this. Gorgeous bird!
Guest 27-May-2010 19:25
I just saw one of these in my backyard in Portland, OR. I thought it was someone's lost parakeet at first. Very striking bird!
Mich 11-May-2010 22:23
I am in Wisconsin & have a lost one hanging out here Beautiful bird!!! I hope he finds enough food for the summer he likes my feeder
Debbie 15-Jul-2009 05:37
Unbelieveable as this might sound a Western Tanager was in my yard today in Phoenix. The temp was near 110. What is he doing down here? He was beautiful!
Ron 12-May-2009 20:29
I live on Summerlake in Tigard and just photographed and saw one in my backyard for the first time. What a beautiful bird. Just before that a Yellow Warbler was at my feeder. Both are rare treats.
Rich in Tukwila 09-May-2009 19:58
Just saw one of these in the maples outside. Beautiful bird. Did not know what it was until I came to your site to figure it out.
Scott Moore 09-May-2009 15:25
Bellevue, Washington: May 8th, we saw at least a half dozen of them in the trees all around the house. Just gorgeous.
Guest 08-May-2009 01:01
I saw several in Merlin Oregon in my oak trees! Wow what a treat that was.
Roger Downing 22-Apr-2009 16:24
Spotted a male in my back yard this morning. I live in Seatac,Wa.
Guest 15-May-2008 20:11
There's at least one pair hanging around outside my window. Don't recall seeing them here before! I live in SE Portland. They're lovely!
CR 13-May-2008 22:14
Strangely, i live in Portland area as well and am seeing the Tanagers for the first time as well.....
Sharon Messina 12-May-2008 21:03
Hi, I live in Cedar hills, Beaverton. My trees are full of these marvelous birds.
I do not remember seeing them here before (been here 40 yrs) are they commomn to this area??? Love watching them
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