Description: Bathed in soft morning light, this female summer tanager perched briefly for me on a weathered branch, offering a moment of quiet beauty amid the Texas brush. Often overlooked next to her vibrant red male counterpart, her golden plumage and subtle grace are a reminder that nature’s elegance is found in both the bold and the understated. I captured this photo while birdwatching near at the Crescent Bend Nature Park, drawn in by the contrast of her warm feathers against the muted greens of the background.
