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If photo submissions from Birding Wire readers are any indication, it most certainly was a big week for Scarlet Tanager sightings in upstate New York. At last count, we had received nine photos of the brilliant and eye-catching male of the species originating from The Empire State. Gene McGary of Woodstock, who submitted this photo taken in his yard May 17, reports he has observed a breeding pair in his area for the past five years. Camera stats: Canon EOS 7D, with a Canon EF 500mm lens, f 5.6, ISO 3200 @1/1600 sec.

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