Female Hapatic Tanager in molt, Santa Rita Lodge, Medera Canyon, AZ

We went to Santa Rita Lodge in Medera Canyon for the hummingbirds, of course…but the pair of Hepatic Tanagers hanging around the seed feeders at the Lodge are drawing just about as much attention from birders. The male made brief appearances, but the female was often visible. On one occasion she landed right at the foot of the wall where the observation benches are, just within my minimum focus distance of 16.5 feet. Up close! Due to molt, her features are a bit disheveled, but still a beautiful bird.

Nikon P900 at 2000mm equivalent field of view. 1/400th @ ISO 400 @ f6.5. Processed in Lightroom.