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.
I had spilled some seeds on a table. A male Cardinal took his time eating those seeds.
A female Northern Cardinal waited patiently for her turn.
Kamila Pala said:
Amazing photos! I like the RED outfit! Bye. Kamila
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bluebrightly said:
Excellent, with the snow blowing! Brrr!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you, Lynn!
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bayphotosbydonna said:
Gorgeous captures of one of my favorite birds! Thank you for trying to keep them fed during the snow storms, Hien!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Donna!
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dweezer19 said:
Congrats on the wonderful images. Cardinals are so elusive!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Cheryl!
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Sue Slaght said:
Especially beautiful images against the snow. The seed in the mouth is a superb image. Well done!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Sue!
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Sukanya Ramanujan said:
The poor birds- must have been relieved to find food at the feeder with such tough weather. Hope you’re holding up all ok!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thanks, Sukanya! I think the birds may be tougher than we humans are.
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Sukanya Ramanujan said:
I agree, I think we have cut ourselves so completely from nature that if we had to survive by ourselves in the wild we wouldn’t do a great job of it
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T Ibara Photo said:
I’m relieved to hear the storms passed. I am always amazed at how tough birds are! As always, beautiful photos.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Takami!
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Kim Height said:
I miss my cardinals! Yours are beautiful!!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Kim!
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quietsolopursuits said:
I’m happy for you that the blizzard wasn’t too bad in your area. I’m sure that the birds appreciate the food that you provide, in return, they provide you with great photos of them.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you very much Jerry! The blizzard was worse in the coastal areas and they may still be cleaning the roads, especially the secondary ones. So no more shore birds, at least for now.
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Tiny said:
Gorgeous shots, Hien! I am so happy to know you are there for them, filling the feeders.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thanks Tiny!
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Cecilia said:
This bird is a wonder of nature! Your photos are absolutely stunning!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Cecilia! Cardinals are indeed among the most beautiful birds.
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Amy said:
Beautiful in snow. Don’t they eat more in winter? 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
Amy, in winter they eat more at the feeder because there is less food elsewhere, especially when the snow covers everything.
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Eliza Waters said:
Beautiful shots, Hien. I’m sure they are happy for the buffet you provide.
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neihtn2012 said:
Indeed Eliza. It’s an “all you can eat” buffet.
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milfordstreet said:
So pretty. We had a few visit our feeder as well. I just finished restocking the feeders. Cheers
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Chris! You probably got quite a few birds congregating at your feeder…
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