Summer tanagers are out and about here in N.C. With fall migration just a few weeks away, they search relentlessly for food in the upper canopy.
These lovely birds can be seen moving along tree branches scanning for bugs, but they can also hover in midair to spot insects from hanging leaves or snap them up in midair.
They’re voracious insect-eaters, and are known for preying on wasps, bees, and other stinging creatures. Caterpillars, cicadas, flies, and other insects are also on the menu.
In the summer, small fruits are eaten when available too 🙂
Photo by @sally_siko .
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