These Cardinals teased me at my parent’s house and I just had to grab my camera from the truck.
The female would only come out when I wasn’t looking or eating.
This is the same picture but cropped!
She even did some dress up for me as “Santa”.
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I am a naturalist, field biologist and nature photographer from the Western New York area. I have started exploring nature writing through this blog and it truly has been fun sharing my numerous adventures with everyone. Thanks to the many other authors that help me with my post and they will be sharing some of their nature explorations.
I have always had a latent interest in birds and photography and have been lucky enough to find time to explore these interests over the last few years. I am very thankful to the Cattaraugus County Bird Club for getting me started, sharing their wealth of knowledge and for their wonderful programs. And many thanks to Tom for letting me share some of my adventures and photos on the Monarch Nature Blog.
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Mon@rch, these are perfect shots! I was on a Cardinal hunt today but didn’t get close. Wonderful! Thanks for showing off their beautiful color.
18 February 2007 at 9:43 pm
I’m glad the Cardinals teased you enough for you to get your camera! These are some gorgeous photos! How did you get so close? I love seeing the colors on the female. She’s so pretty.
I *love* the Santa photo! Excellent!
18 February 2007 at 9:57 pm
@ Mary, thanks but you know for once I wasn’t trying to get their picture! That is the reason that I did capture them! Normally they are everywhere except where my camera is!
@ Pam – thanks and believe it or not but I shot these through my mothers window from inside! I have a 400mm lens on my camera!
18 February 2007 at 10:11 pm
Wow, great photos!
18 February 2007 at 10:33 pm
It’s Murphy’s Law of Bird Photography.
The cardinal with the beard is priceless.
18 February 2007 at 11:58 pm
love the cardinals. wonderful photos
19 February 2007 at 12:20 am
@ Laurie – aww thanks!
@ Susan – isn’t it? Thanks and thought it was cute! Although lighting wasn’t the best with the bird!
@ Rick – thanks!
19 February 2007 at 10:23 am
Oh my goodness, these are just beautiful. I’ve never seen a female cardinal with such light coloration, she’s beautiful.
19 February 2007 at 8:22 pm
Barb – She was an amazing Cardinal! Thanks!
19 February 2007 at 10:55 pm
I came over to visit you from Barbara’s blog!
So glad i did and get to see these beautiful photos!
Just wonderful!
Loved them!
Thank you!
Margie
20 February 2007 at 1:59 am
Beautiful set of shots – Our cardinals are still too shy to allow us to get very close, despite all of the feeding and putting multiple chicks back in the nest.
20 February 2007 at 5:10 pm
Margie – soo glad you took the time to visit here!! Thanks for such kind words!
Marty – That’s why I headed over to my parents house! They don’t know what a camera is!!
20 February 2007 at 8:02 pm