BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY

STOPS ALONG THE WAY

NOT LONG NOW

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It’s been a long, cold winter and I haven’t been on the trails much (not a big fan of winter). But on seeing this brilliant cardinal for inspiration, I’m dusting off my gear, examining every tree I pass for buds and counting the days/weeks when I’ll be out in earnest again.

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  2. Birder's Journey
    April 5, 2018 at 6:45 am

    What a beautiful treat to find this brilliant red cardinal in the snow! Now that we see northern cardinals all year round here in sunny warm South Florida, it seems curious to me how often we saw them in the winter when we lived in upstate New York.

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  3. Pete Hillman
    April 4, 2018 at 1:12 pm

    Such a charming little bird.

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  4. Trail Walker
    April 3, 2018 at 4:04 pm

    Cardinals are at their best when surrounded by snow. I too am eager for spring.

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  5. Ellen Jennings
    April 2, 2018 at 9:41 pm

    Snow is good for something! Nice backdrop to the Cardinal, beautiful image, Belinda!

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  6. Paws Fur a Moment Photography
    April 2, 2018 at 4:39 pm

    Beautiful cardinal! We don’t have those here in Wyoming…but my mom always talked about her love for cardinals when she was growing up in Illinois. I absolutely LOVE winter! LOL! The season I dislike the most is summer…too hot, too many bugs, and rattlesnakes. LOL!

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  7. Bespoke Traveler
    April 2, 2018 at 1:32 pm

    Just the touch of red needed to begin daydreaming about spring explorations. While I’ve enjoyed searching for hidden beauties of winter, I too am eager to see what will unfold during the blooming season.

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  8. kathydoremus
    April 2, 2018 at 7:42 am

    Winter is definitely over-rated!

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  9. nanny15
    April 2, 2018 at 3:56 am

    His expression looks like he is trying out for a role in an ‘Angry Birds’ movie, lol.

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  10. From Moments to Memories
    April 1, 2018 at 9:13 pm

    Beautiful! We have also had a long, hard winter and the older I get the more I hate it!

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  11. Tom's Nature-up-close Photography and Mindfulness Blog
    April 1, 2018 at 5:23 pm

    Sweet shot, Belinda! 🙂 Being older, i detest being out in the cold. I remain indoors and keep programming and reprogramming the cameras for when spring actually does arrive.

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  12. wordsfromanneli
    April 1, 2018 at 1:41 pm

    His colour really stands out against the snow but I’m sure he’d rather be standing in greenery.

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  13. eduardolibby
    April 1, 2018 at 12:48 pm

    I remember cardinals when I lived in the US. Great photo of a great bird.

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  14. Eliza Waters
    April 1, 2018 at 12:26 pm

    All fluffed up! This has been a spring slow in coming, but at leat it IS coming!

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  15. 1nmbirder
    April 1, 2018 at 10:52 am

    A cardinal will always lift the spirits! Soon you will be out. I hate winter too.

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  16. John
    April 1, 2018 at 10:46 am

    Great photo Belinda! It’s amazing how these tiny birds survive the cold. His little talons are gripping the snow. 💕❤️

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  17. Anne
    April 1, 2018 at 9:03 am

    What a beautiful bird – especially against the backdrop of sparkling snow.

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  18. Jet Eliot
    April 1, 2018 at 8:57 am

    Absolutely stunning photo of the northern cardinal, Belinda. Great contrast between the red and white, and lovely to see so many features including the toes and slight overlap of the bill. Hang in there, spring is right around the corner….

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  19. Indira
    April 1, 2018 at 8:43 am

    Beautiful…red on white!

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  20. Ted Jennings
    April 1, 2018 at 7:36 am

    Staring out the window …. 😀

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