It was snowing and very overcast last Saturday when I stopped by a park on the Ohio River. I knew I was a little too far from this guy to get a clear shot but it was worth it to me to just point and shoot!
I love how the red cardinals show up so colorful in the snow. We had gotten about an inch last Saturday night. On Sunday this little guy was actually pushing the food to the ground below the feeder. Why?
The Mrs. and friends just so happened to be underneath. I have watched these two for weeks and he always seems to watch out for her. I've even seen them sitting on the branches and 'kissing'.
She did take her turn however! So dutiful! 
I know - more deer! But, I had to show you 'A Buck and His Harem.'This is almost three inches of fresh snow from Friday afternoon.
Love your snow birds -- and buck has himself one heck of a harem -- keep him warm all winter!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos, I miss the Cardinals, we don't have them here. We have lots of little chickedees and my beautiful Anna Hummers are still expecting the nectar to be warm. No joke, if it is cold they will look in the patio window and chirp up a storm. I bring it in and warm the tube feeders under warm water and they eat it. Spoiled? yeh.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots, Carletta.
ReplyDeleteI love the bird story, too.
Carletta: What a special look at the critter you have. Amazing amount of deer for after the hunting season. Don't stop showing them. I thought four different birds was so cool under the feeder.
ReplyDeleteThe colour of the Cardinal is just stunning.
ReplyDeleteI haven't captured our cardinals yet in the snow. Nice shots, Carletta. And of course I'm always jealous of your deer!
ReplyDeleteCarletta, I loved each and every picture! I do love how bright cardinals show up in the snow.
ReplyDeleteI love deer.
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures, Carletta! Love the deer in the snowy woods!
ReplyDeleteHave a niced weekend!
I loved the red cardinal and how he looks out for his Mrs. - and the buck and his harem, too. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThose deer look so beautiful in the snow - but so do all the birds. Nice of the Cardinals to care for each other and their friends... and I wildly envious of that hawk. I SOOO want to see a hawk with my camera.
ReplyDeleteI love the photo of the cardinal as if hiding....still many birds in the winter...a lovely thing!
ReplyDeleteIts my first time to join CC and enjoying each post! - Mirage
So many beauties and a cute story.
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures. I like the birds better than the deer.
ReplyDeleteVery nice pictures. You have a nice spot for capturing photos of winter critters
ReplyDeleteWow, beautiful series of shots Carletta! They all love you.
ReplyDeletePretty! I don't think I would tire of your deer photos...keep 'em coming!
ReplyDeleteWhy is it, those Hawks are always just out of range?
ReplyDeleteCardinals are always such a loving couple.
That's a young buck to have such a harem. Great shots.
B.
You always have such great deer photos, lucky buck.
ReplyDeleteWe got some snow last night too for the first time an inch
i love the red cardinal, Carletta! :)
ReplyDeleteYou have the cute birds, I have the cats, lol ! but the deers are so sweet !!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful series of photos. Your deer would make a beautiful Christmas card cover!
ReplyDeleteCarletta,
ReplyDeleteAn excellent Camera Critters post. This is the way I like to see wildlife. Everything is so peaceful and beautiful. I hope our area gets back to normal soon so that I may enjoy the outdoors too.
Thanks for your many visits and support on this issue.
Always glad to see the critters cared for over winter!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots! Have a wonderful Sunday! :)
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! All of these photos are fantastic! When I saw the photo of all the deer, it took my breath away!
ReplyDeleteWe got our first snow overnight. But we are not getting the critter activity that you are getting at this moment. But hopefully soon. Happy Holidays...
ReplyDeletewow lots of critter beauty in the snow Sandy
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful critters. love red cardinal and the deer!
ReplyDeleteOh I am going to have to put you on my list of blog friend. I am so excited. I was born in Wv. My Aunt is not far from the Ohio river I have been there too.
ReplyDeleteIn Ripley I would go on what my dad would call deer hunting. We before sun set would take a ride in a hollar and saw are many as 127 deer at one time. He passed in feb 2001. So I have only done this one last time. My Uncle John took Me and Auny Lucielle for one last ride. He was a bit more on the exciting side of driving.
Ohhhh, they're all wonderful but that last photo just made my day! LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteAHH- Carletta,
ReplyDeleteAll of this is just so beautiful!
Your world is WONDERFUL!!
Hugs))
Junie
I love the cardinals and the deer. We just put out our feeders and the cardinals and blue jays are flocking to them. We have 2 feeders on our deck outside the kitchen window.It's better than watching TV.
ReplyDeleteI love the cardinal pair and I love the deer. You have more snow than we do, right now it is raining in Buffalo NY which is unusual...
ReplyDeleteI love the photo with the deers. Lovely !
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day !
wonderful! Thank you for sharing:)
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this picture! Looks like a Christmas card!
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