Sunday, January 11, 2015

Wild Birds

We had six inches of snow this week and this cardinal enjoyed the sunflower seeds in my bird feeder. If you look closely or click to enlarge the photo you'll notice the perfect accessory he wore on his left temple - a little delicate snowflake.
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28 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlJanuary 11, 2015 at 5:45 PM

    love it. like a flower tucked behind the ear. :)

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  2. NickiJanuary 11, 2015 at 6:05 PM

    You can keep the snow - brrr; but oh wow what a capture and I noticed the snowflake before you even pointed it out. Beautiful!

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  3. DeniseinVAJanuary 11, 2015 at 6:29 PM

    Beautiful Carletta! That tiny little snowflake is an amazing catch.

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  4. RedJanuary 11, 2015 at 9:05 PM

    And he still has some dinner on his mouth. Nice shot.

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  5. UnknownJanuary 12, 2015 at 1:24 AM

    Wonderful shot! He's very handsome.

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  6. GeorgeJanuary 12, 2015 at 10:43 AM

    What a great portrait!

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  7. ElaJanuary 12, 2015 at 2:22 PM

    What a beautiful shot and so a gorgeous red bird !
    Greetings

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  8. AnonymousJanuary 12, 2015 at 2:45 PM

    Love it.

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  9. Sallie (FullTime-Life)January 12, 2015 at 3:01 PM

    Aw -- what a fashionable cardinal -- all decked out in the latest winter accessories. Boy they are so beautiful in the snow -- no wonder they star on so many Christmas cards! (For the first 60 years of my life, that was the only way I ever saw a cardinal ... I've still never seen one in the snow, but I don't mind just looking at pictures!)

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  10. IdaJanuary 12, 2015 at 6:32 PM

    What a wonderful capture. The cardinal is stunning and that tiny little snowflake is just adorable.

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  11. Bethany CarsonJanuary 12, 2015 at 7:19 PM

    The snowflake on his temple is perfect! Love the contrast of his brilliant red feathers with the snow!

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  12. RoseJanuary 12, 2015 at 10:57 PM

    Excellent capture...such a beautiful bird. I do love his accessory.

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  13. RoseJanuary 12, 2015 at 10:58 PM

    BTW, glad to see you back!

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  14. Modesto ViegasJanuary 13, 2015 at 11:15 AM

    Great shot!!!

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  15. Margaret Birding For PleasureJanuary 13, 2015 at 11:19 AM

    I have not heard from you for a while so HAPPY NEW YEAR. This is a cracking shot

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  16. A Colorful WorldJanuary 13, 2015 at 12:28 PM

    I would have missed the snowflake if you hadn't mentioned it...SOOO gorgeous!

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  17. eileeninmdJanuary 13, 2015 at 1:05 PM

    I see the snowflake, so cute. Pretty Cardinal, Carletta!

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  18. NeilJanuary 13, 2015 at 2:26 PM

    Beautiful.

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  19. LeaJanuary 13, 2015 at 5:14 PM

    Lovely Cardinal!
    Really good photo!

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  20. kayerjJanuary 14, 2015 at 3:01 AM

    What a lovely picture. So perfect for the season.

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  21. JaniceJanuary 14, 2015 at 3:36 AM

    Beautiful bird and great capture. How did the snowflake not melt. But I suspect the outer feathers to not necessarily get that warm.

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  22. Mary Howell CromerJanuary 14, 2015 at 6:00 AM

    Excellent, really beautiful~

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  23. Coloring Outside the LinesJanuary 14, 2015 at 2:15 PM

    Beautiful, what a great shot!

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  24. Grandma Barb's This and ThatJanuary 14, 2015 at 7:41 PM

    What a great capture! Love the read against the snow. Also the little snowflake on the temple.

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  25. DaveJanuary 15, 2015 at 4:18 AM

    Cardinal and snow - the perfect combination.

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  26. ValerieJanuary 15, 2015 at 7:37 AM

    A stunning capture Carletta - thank you for sharing.

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  27. BumbleVeeJanuary 15, 2015 at 5:05 PM

    They are such a beautiful bird... just amazing..

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  28. ElaJanuary 27, 2015 at 12:49 PM

    Beautiful bird ! I love his hairstyle !

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