BELINDA GROVER PHOTOGRAPHY

STOPS ALONG THE WAY

NORTHERN CARDINAL

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I took this photo in late July, so I think the cardinal had just begun to molt. Molting begins after mating season and before the cold weather sets in. They can look pretty rough over several weeks but this bird still looked pretty spiffy.

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  1. Veena Hegde Bhat's avatar
    Veena Hegde Bhat
    December 15, 2020 at 8:54 am

    Such a beautiful bird . GOD has really created wonderful beings on this earth .

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    Hunter Wilcox
    December 14, 2020 at 3:57 am

    Great picture! I normally only notice Cardinals in the winter time

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    circadianreflections
    December 11, 2020 at 9:52 am

    He’s so pretty! I hope to see one in real life one day.

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    Barbara Froman
    December 10, 2020 at 11:09 am

    Thank you for this wonderful photo. They are such beautiful birds, even molting. I love that they stick around here all winter. Those glimpses of bright red feathers against the snow bring cheer.

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    wordsfromanneli
    December 10, 2020 at 9:56 am

    I think these are such beautiful birds. They belong on Christmas cards. I wish we had cardinals out here in the west. I like his stance in this photo.

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    Jet Eliot
    December 10, 2020 at 9:26 am

    Oh yes, Belinda, very spiffy. And it looks like he’s spotted something delicious. Wonderful photograph and summer moment, thank you.

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    Anne
    December 10, 2020 at 3:49 am

    This is a very attractive photograph. I like the green background and the quizzical angle of the bird – I almost want to see its thought bubble!

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