Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Red On Valentine's Day

Being that today is Valentine's Day I thought a couple of little red lovebirds would be in order.
This past weekend we had our first substantial snowfall and the birds were everywhere. I had so many flitting around it was almost overwhelming. However, looking out at the snow and all the red patches dotting the ground and bare branches was quite exciting. I love the cardinals year round but in winter they brighten up the cold gray days.Here Mrs. Cardinal sits all puffed up waiting for her turn on the suet feeder. She is so pretty.Here's a shot of both in the nearby oak branches. Ahhh, yes, love is in the air.Valentine's Day is a day to tell those we love, well, that we love them. It makes no difference if it's our husbands or wives, our children, our grandchildren, our parents or our friends. We all have someone we love that loves us back.
Today is also my birthday and since I have to share my special day with all the world this is my Valentine for you my blogging friends because I love all of you for being you and taking time to stop by my little blog and make me smile! Have a LOVELY day!
Linking to Wild Bird Wednesday.
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37 comments:

  1. diane bFebruary 14, 2012 at 12:30 AM

    Happy Birthday and Happy valentines day. The little red birds are so gorgeous all puffed up in the snow.

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  2. Colin (HB)February 14, 2012 at 2:51 AM

    Ah many thanks Carletta - my favourite US bird. I loved watching them at a feeder at my dear friend's place in Atlanta. The feeder was right outside the breakfast table window. I think sometimes they got sick of this Aussie staring at them - ha ha.
    I even purchased a little ornament statue of one at Stone Mountain Park,Ga. - my pride and joy. Somehow it was lost when I was moving and I didn't realise this for many years afterwards when I went to show friends of it.
    If Betsy of TN reads this, she knows all about my "fury" etc.
    The cost of one red rose here for this day is $10!!!!! Ridiculous isn't it?
    Have a great day - I think in the USA as I send this it is still the 13th.
    Cheers
    Colin (HB)

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  3. Bill S.February 14, 2012 at 8:06 AM

    Happy Valentine's Day and the pictures are great. Last year during a visit to Washington DC, I saw my first Cardinal. They are beautiful.

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  4. TexWisGirlFebruary 14, 2012 at 9:01 AM

    oh, happy birthday, carletta! :)

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2012 at 12:56 PM

    Ooooh, what a double surprise to have your birthday on Valentine's Day! The Cardinals were an excellent choice and beautiful at that!

    Happy Birthday Carletta! :)

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  6. UnknownFebruary 14, 2012 at 1:16 PM

    Great close ups!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  7. LindaFebruary 14, 2012 at 1:41 PM

    Lovely photos of my favourite pair of birds. They were visiting the garden earlier this morning.

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  8. Brian KingFebruary 14, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    Beautiful shots, Carletta! Both of them! The female is rather pretty.

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  9. theconstantwalkerFebruary 14, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    I love your Cardinals Carletta.. they are so colourful..
    Great images..

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  10. JunieRose2005February 14, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    Happy Birthday and Happy Valentine's Day!

    What a joy it must be to watch those Cardinals against the snow!! You got some good shots.

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  11. kayerjFebruary 14, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    I love the cardinals in the snow :)

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  12. eileeninmdFebruary 14, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    Beautiful shots of the Cardinals. Happy Valentine's Day, Carletta!

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  13. mickFebruary 14, 2012 at 6:14 PM

    Great photos of all the little red birds.

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  14. Sallie (FullTime-Life.comFebruary 14, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    Thank you for the beautiful Valentine Carletta!

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  15. Carole M.February 14, 2012 at 7:25 PM

    oh so beautiful; wonderful captures and a sweet post

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  16. holdingmomentsFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    Happy Birthday Carletta.
    Beautiful birds for your special day too.

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  17. GeorgeFebruary 14, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    Happy Birthday and Happy Valentine Day! i really like your photos of the cardinals. This is a perfect post for Valentine Day. Thank you.

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  18. judi/GmjFebruary 14, 2012 at 10:06 PM

    Your the Sweetheart for sharing your flora and fauna all year long.

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  19. Betsy Banks AdamsFebruary 14, 2012 at 11:56 PM

    Hi Carletta, I knew that our mutual friend, Colin from Australia, would love seeing the Cardinals... Great photos...

    We are having a great time in Georgia and have seen 7 waterfalls this week...

    Hope you had a great Valentine's Day.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  20. CameraCruiseFebruary 15, 2012 at 5:07 AM

    Beautiful shots!
    Wish I could see those beautiful birds here.
    Happy Birthday!
    Greetings Mette

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  21. LandbohavenFebruary 15, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    Jeg kom bare lige forbi.
    Tillykke med fødselsdagen.
    Smukke billeder.
    Tak for kigget.

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  22. Stewart MFebruary 15, 2012 at 5:31 AM

    Hi - what great birds - they are real icons of American bird life.

    I could not really believe what I was seeing when I saw one in the flesh (feather?).

    Splendid pictures of a splendid bird!

    Stewart M - Australia

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  23. RebeccaFebruary 15, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    What great photos for Valentine's Day! Thanks for sharing :)

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  24. RoseFebruary 15, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    The shots of the cardinals are superb, Carletta. Very, very beautiful!

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  25. PatFebruary 15, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    Great shots for Valentine's Day, Carletta! Hope you had a wonderful birthday too.

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  26. jooFebruary 15, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    Happy Birthday to you!!!!! Lovely post for the very special day:)

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  27. NatureFootstepFebruary 15, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    lol, yes the Cardinals is suitable for Valentines day. :)

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  28. Stepping Out of the PageFebruary 15, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    Such beautiful photographs! Fantastic post and I hope you had a wonderful Birthday :)

    I hope you can visit me sometime!
    Stephanie @ Stepping Out of the Page

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  29. UnknownFebruary 15, 2012 at 6:28 PM

    Just read on your comment on my blog it was your birthday on Tuesday -a happy belated one:):) How can get it any more special than that!

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  30. Full-On-ForwardFebruary 15, 2012 at 10:27 PM

    Red---the perfect pictures you posted!

    Thanks,

    John

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  31. SpringmanFebruary 16, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    Eye popping cardinal shots! I share your valentine sentiments too Carletta. Share the love!

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  32. LarryFebruary 16, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    Happy Valentines Day Carletta! That female Northern Cardinal is just gorgeous!

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  33. A Colorful WorldFebruary 16, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    Cardinals are the perfect Valentines Day bird! Nice post!

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  34. KathyFebruary 17, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    Great cardinal pics!

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  35. LadyFiFebruary 18, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    Amazing pics of the red cardinal!

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  36. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2012 at 12:04 PM

    he's got to be the biggest Cardinal I've seen... he's really a big one! She IS a beauty, esp up close so I can see the detail on her! I love Cardinals & you're right, it's even more special to see them in the winter to add color to cold gray days! Great shots, Carletta! =)

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  37. Costin CombaFebruary 20, 2012 at 10:56 AM

    The bird are so beautiful. Have a nice week. Greetings from Romania.

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