| Tanagers, Grosbeaks, amd Buntings (8)
Summer Tanager *
An uncommon summer resident, April - September, of pine woods and rare
fall migrant. Expect less than 6 per day during breeding season.
Scarlet Tanager *
A rare fall migrant in October at SCP, usually 2 to 4 sightings per
season.
Western Tanager
One record of a bird that was seen at a feeder in Lakeland in 2009
Dickcissel
A rare visitor first found in 1993 in Eagle Lake. Most recently a bird
has been coming to a feeder in Lakeland, January 2003.
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
An uncommon fall migrant in October at SCP and other forested areas.
Early date 25 August 1990. Only a couple a day may be recorded.
Black-headed Grosbeak
One record from near Lakeland with several good pictures. Discovered coming to a feeder from late Februrary to early March 2009.
Northern Cardinal *
A common resident spread throughout the region. Some fall days up to
40 can be counted at SCP. LCBC high count of 186 in 1973.
Blue Grosbeak *
A uncommon summer resident, April - September, seen mostly in the Green
Swamp. Only a couple a day are seen.
Indigo Bunting *
A rare breeding bird and uncommon migrant found thinly scattered throughout
the region. Most commonly seen during October in migration when up to
a dozen may be found. The maximum count was 19 in early November 1997.
LCBC high count of 43 in 1975.
Painted Bunting
An uncommon winter visitor, October - March, many times found at bird
feeders. LCBC high count of 4 in 1996.
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