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Yesterday the blizzard started at 6 AM and ended a few minutes after 3 PM, after dumping about 5 inches (12 cm) in our area, but up to 17 inches (42 cm) in other counties closer to the ocean.

Once the snow stopped blowing around, I refilled the bird feeder. There were so many birds that the sunflower seeds were gone in a day as compared to 3-5 days normally.

With their brilliant colors, Northern Cardinals stood out against the snow, so I opened the patio door a crack and photographed several that came close to the feeder.

Male Northern Cardinal.

I had spilled some seeds on a table. A male Cardinal took his time eating those seeds.

Male Northern Cardinal.

Male Northern Cardinal.

A female Northern Cardinal waited patiently for her turn.

Female Northern Cardinal.

Female Northern Cardinal.

Male Northern Cardinal, looking at camera after he had his fill.