Date: 12/3/25 8:57 am From: corvus8x via groups.io <corvus8x...> Subject: [northbaybirds] Summer Tanager and Tennessee Warbler Bodega Bay, California 12/02/2025
Yesterday, below the Diekmann's store about 12:15 pm there was an adult male Tennessee Warbler associating with two Orange-crowned Warblers, actively feeding on the flowering Abutilon. Ten minutes later, a Summer Tanager popped up in the willows below the store. This female (I believe) was a mustard ochre over all with a red tail and hints of red on the head and crown. Wing bars with hints of red and orange. Striking bird. The tanager was super active and flycatching for Yellow Jackets in the warmest part of the day but was harder to locate as it became overcast past 1:30pm. There was also a late migrant / wintering Northern House Wren below the store. I suspect the Tennessee Warbler will over winter here, possibly the Summer Tanager as well. Interesting side note: I found a sub adult Tennessee Warbler here two years ago in late November. Could this be the returning bird in adult plumage now? Things to ponder. Also- Be aware that there is noisy construction next store to Diekmann's. Its super obnoxious, but the birds seem unaffected by all the noise. Lots of activity with hummers too. Scott Carey, Sebastopol, California.
