This evening, I tried to shoot more photos near the bird feeder, and surprised two birds, one full of color, the other blander.
A Northern Cardinal flew in and landed on a magnolia branch. It shook itself as if to get rid of some water, and that’s when I took this photo. He was one of the reddest Cardinals I have ever seen.
A young female House Finch did not see me until I took her picture.
RV John said:
Nice captures, not very often one can surprise a bird 😀
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you John! It also surprised me. I was looking at the magnolia tree from the corner of my eyes, and it dove right into it.
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Julie@frogpondfarm said:
How handsome is that Cardinal? Looks like someone has got out with a paintbrush .. 🙂
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neihtn2012 said:
It’s indeed a marvel of nature in red!
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blondie63 said:
Wow, vibrant red bird! So very pretty
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you!
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bayphotosbydonna said:
Both wonderful shots, Hien, that is a gorgeous, bright red Cardinal!
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Donna!
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quietsolopursuits said:
I also agree with you about the redness of the cardinal, he’s a fine example of his species! However, I like the house finch almost as much, she may not be colorful, but it’s a great image of her anyway.
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you Jerry! You should have seen that flash of red as the Cardinal dove into the magnolia branches. The House Finch was more lady like! 🙂
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AmyRose🌹 said:
I happen to agree with you regarding that Cardinal! Oh my goodness that is the redest Cardinal I have ever seen as well! And what a shot… You can see each and every feather on that bird. Great shot! Thank you!! 👏👏👏
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neihtn2012 said:
Thank you very much Amy!
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AmyRose🌹 said:
You are very welcome!
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