Saturday, January 17, 2009

Camera Critters: A Cardinal Story

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Sometimes I like to sit up in the branches and just survey what's going on down below.
Sometimes I get the munchies and fly down to the ground for a seed or two.
I especially like hanging out in this flowerbed underneath my human's feeder. Why you ask?
Because you never know who you might meet. Look at her isn't she gorgeous!!!
Most days though I just feel like I'm beating my head against a wall.

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39 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2009 at 12:21 AM

    I am so glad there was no Cardinal sin! ;)

    I have a couple that likes to hang out in my back yard, but they are so camera shy that I can't even approach the window without frightening them away.

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  2. Small City ScenesJanuary 17, 2009 at 12:39 AM

    Lucky you!! I would love to see a Cardinal up close and personal. We don't have Cardinals out here. BooHoo. MB

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  3. b13January 17, 2009 at 12:45 AM

    Beautiful shots today! And the perfect song to accompany them.

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  4. Mamapippa ...January 17, 2009 at 5:55 AM

    What a lovely red bird !
    Have a nice weekend !

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  5. TomJanuary 17, 2009 at 8:45 AM

    I wish we had these beauties over here.... enjoy the weekend.

    Tom

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  6. Kerri FarleyJanuary 17, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    Oh I LOVE this! Great post!!

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  7. dotJanuary 17, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    The cardinals are so pretty. Thanks for reminding me to go put some seed in the feeder!

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  8. MelliJanuary 17, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    Isn't HE just VIVIDLY gorgeous! I do sO love to watch the birds out my window... Great shots Carletta!

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  9. Teena in TorontoJanuary 17, 2009 at 11:13 AM

    Such vibrant reds!

    I played too :)

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  10. ShellyJanuary 17, 2009 at 1:37 PM

    Pouting because I don't have cardinals who visit. What a beautiful little guy. Laughing at the head-hitting caption...good one ;)

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  11. ratmammyJanuary 17, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    i loved the red color contrasting with the dull colors... really stands out!

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  12. This Is My Blog - fishing guyJanuary 17, 2009 at 2:27 PM

    Carletta: Those Cardinals really stand out from the crowd, nicely done.

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  13. MimiJanuary 17, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    I never get tired of cardinals!

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  14. RoseJanuary 17, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    Carletta, these are wonderful! Such vivid red! I sure enjoyed them... I wish I could capture them through our window...I keep thinking about getting out Roger's blind to try but it has been too cold the past few days.

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  15. Dr.JohnJanuary 17, 2009 at 6:56 PM

    I loved the pictures and your comments added so much.

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  16. GrammyJanuary 17, 2009 at 7:32 PM

    I love your photos and story.

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  17. WillardJanuary 17, 2009 at 8:06 PM

    That's a good post. I like how you narrated it from the bird's point of view.

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  18. Jane Hards PhotographyJanuary 17, 2009 at 8:54 PM

    One day I hope to see one of these in the flesh. Such beautiful reds.

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  19. RheaJanuary 17, 2009 at 9:31 PM

    Pretty cardinal! It's so nice to see bright color against the dreary winter background.

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  20. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2009 at 10:00 PM

    He really stands out...his red against the white...good get!

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  21. Adrienne ZwartJanuary 17, 2009 at 10:51 PM

    Lovely birds! Thanks for visiting my blog today.

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  22. BruceJanuary 17, 2009 at 10:55 PM

    Beautiful birds...I just LOVE birds:)

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  23. BeckyJanuary 17, 2009 at 10:59 PM

    What would winter be with out Cardinals? beautiful shots Carletta.
    B.

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  24. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2009 at 12:17 AM

    Great photos! I love cardinals

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  25. Lilli & NevadaJanuary 18, 2009 at 12:37 AM

    Oh i love this bird. I don't get to see them here.

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  26. DoraJanuary 18, 2009 at 12:38 AM

    Nice little red bird with cute captions. :)

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  27. me ann my cameraJanuary 18, 2009 at 6:30 AM

    This colour is missing from my feeder area this year. He is a most beautiful camera capture!

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  28. KCJanuary 18, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    wow those are some great shots.

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  29. UnknownJanuary 18, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    Beautiful, colourful birds. Especially contasted against the snow..

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  30. CarolinaJanuary 18, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    Love the story and the pictures!

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  31. LeedraJanuary 18, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    Very nice Cardinal series.

    Leedra’s Photos For Fun
    Photography By Leedra

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  32. EG CameraGirlJanuary 18, 2009 at 7:26 PM

    The cardinal is soooo gorgeous. My husband says he has seen one at our feeder but so far he has eluded me. Good for you for catching one in your yard!

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  33. Janice ThomsonJanuary 18, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    This was just delightful! I would love to see a cardinal - they are such beautiful birds. Excellent shots.

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  34. AnonymousJanuary 19, 2009 at 12:06 AM

    Great shots. I'd love to see one of these red beauties. What a treat. :-)

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  35. Janet,January 19, 2009 at 10:38 AM

    I love cardinals. I also think the females are beautiful with their yellow tint mixed in with the red.

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  36. JientjeJanuary 21, 2009 at 1:52 AM

    This made me smile! So cute!

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  37. Misty DawnSJanuary 21, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    Ahahahahaha you made me laugh at the end ;-)

    Yes... that sure is a hottie in that next to last photo. hehe

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  38. JudyJanuary 22, 2009 at 10:58 AM

    love the story you have illustrated!!

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  39. ManzJanuary 23, 2009 at 11:32 PM

    Brilliant red against a somewhat drab background!
    I know ratmammy said the same thing - but it's true!!

    We have loads of birds around, but no cardinals.

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