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.
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.
December 15, 2020 at 8:54 am
Such a beautiful bird . GOD has really created wonderful beings on this earth .
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December 15, 2020 at 11:01 am
Thank you.
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December 14, 2020 at 3:57 am
Great picture! I normally only notice Cardinals in the winter time
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December 14, 2020 at 1:18 pm
Thank you!
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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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December 11, 2020 at 10:17 am
I agree. I wish I could send one your way.
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December 11, 2020 at 10:27 am
Ah, I love that thought! 🥰
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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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December 10, 2020 at 1:31 pm
Thanks very much. It’s especially nice to see them in winter!
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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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December 10, 2020 at 10:48 am
We are lucky to see them all year long. 😊
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December 10, 2020 at 12:17 pm
What a treat for you. At least you share the photos with us, so that’s great too.
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December 10, 2020 at 1:37 pm
Thanks, Anneli.
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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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December 10, 2020 at 10:41 am
Thank you, Jet. It’s nice to revisit a bit of summer.
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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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December 10, 2020 at 10:20 am
Thank you. They can be quite expressive looking.
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