164. Wendy Paulson’s Birds of Barrington | Scarlet Tanager One of the more stunning species that nests in the Barrington area is the scarlet tanager (Piranga olivacea). Even a momentary glimpse of the bird elicits a visual – and often audible June 14, 2015 Birds of Barrington/Birds of Barrington Illinois/Conservation/Contributors/Nature & Wildlife/The List Year to Date/Things to Do/Wendy Paulson/Wildlife