Keywords: fgbnms flower garden banks scarlet tanager rv manta nesting migration flight colorful red migratory bird treaty protected travel research emma hickerson emmahickerson noaa outdoor animal This scarlet tanager found “sanctuary” on the R/V Manta in Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary during its long migration. Tanagers may travel as far north as Canada to reach their nesting sites. Thanks to the International Migratory Bird Treaty, colorful migratory songbirds like this one are protected from human threats. We're always pleased to see them dropping by in national marine sanctuaries! Photo Credit: Emma Hickerson/NOAA This scarlet tanager found “sanctuary” on the R/V Manta in Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary during its long migration. Tanagers may travel as far north as Canada to reach their nesting sites. Thanks to the International Migratory Bird Treaty, colorful migratory songbirds like this one are protected from human threats. We're always pleased to see them dropping by in national marine sanctuaries! Photo Credit: Emma Hickerson/NOAA |