Snow fell today in our region for the first time this winter. We did not get much, maybe 4 inches (10 cm), but the sky was gray all day and although many birds came to our feeder I did not try to take their pictures. So here are a couple shots of a Northern Cardinal from last year, under similar weather. The banner shot is also from last year.
Northern Cardinal.
Northern Cardinal. Same guy, different pose.
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Wow! What a bird, made my eyes dazzle….
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Thank you for commenting, Carol!
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Stunning photography in the middle of winter,all is snow-clad but even the white snow couldn’t cover the beautiful Cardinal plumage 🙂
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Thank you Doda! Cardinals make winter more colorful and enjoyable.
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Wonderful capture! Looks like he’s freezing in the early snow.
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It was cold! Yet the birds somehow survive, probably because they all have those down feathers that we humans like to have stuffed into your vests.
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He looks a little chilly. Love the lighting!
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Thank you Sue! I took those pictures after a major snowstorm, and it was cold for a few days.
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Gorgeous photos of a stunning bird!!
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Thank you Takami!
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Cardinals help us through the winter.
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They sure do! Thanks Michael.
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I miss my cardinals.. I wonder if I can transplant a few to Florida??
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Kim, you should have Cardinals in Florida too. They live all over the East Coast down to Florida and Mexico.
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looks like cold birds. nice photos
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Thank you Jim!
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They’re such beautiful birds anytime of the year, but especially when there is snow for a background. Wonderfully captured, and I love the colors that you’re able to get in your images.
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Thank you Jerry! Those Cardinals are getting displaced by Blue Jays, and I don’t see as many of them as in previous years.
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