Gwen Grace The summer tanager is more commonly seen across the Southern United States and east of Texas. In Arizona it is seen during migration. I happened to catch it in Cottonwood, Ariz., at Dead Horse Point State Park. It is a beautiful bird of just less than eight inches with a pronounced beak. I…
Gwen Grace Friends from Eastern United States usually send me a Christmas card with pictures of a northern cardinal amidst a snowy background. This bird is featured on Christmas cards, decorated on windows and tree ornaments during this season. The lovely red color of this bird makes it a favorite Christmas bird. The northern cardinal is…