sassy summer tanager

["Leah Campbell" <faeriemaiden@hotmail.com>]

Dear Carolina Birders,

There is a pair of summer tanagers that I see in my yard on a daily basis. I 
feel certain they are nesting nearby because I have seen them chasing off 
blue jays. The male is especially cheeky. He sits in the open and sings or 
tut-tuts all day long. He actually follows me around the yard when I am 
watering flowers or strolling. I would like to think he just finds me cute, 
but it is more likely that he is exhibiting territorial behavior. Has anyone 
else ever noticed this behavior in tanagers? I always thought them to be 
shy, retiring birds. This one is so bold, he will allow me to stand right 
below him to get a photo. (I've got a jpeg file for anyone that's 
interested.) He is a lovely fellow; I think he must know it too!


Leah Campbell
Blackstock, SC
leahcam@lycos.com
faeriemaiden@hotmail.com


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