Neil is a barely-grown male Northern Cardinal—proudly showing his red feathers to attract a mate, but so far, barely bigger … More
Category: Cardinal
Meet Tonto Two-Tuft
This striking young Northern Cardinal… …seems to be keeping company with the lovely Princess Goldie, hiding in the brush as she feeds … More
Cardinalette II of the Day
Carlina is another pink and peach adolescent, photographed just a few days ago… And, from the state of her plumage, … More
Cardinalette of the Day
I love the pose and colors of this adolescent female Cardinal, so much that I feel obliged to feature her, … More
Carson comes for a portrait
If you wish, it might come true! No sooner did I hope “maybe next time?” Carson might pose for a … More
Mr. Peekaboo
You’re checking me out through the corner of your eye, young Mr. Carson Cardinal, so why can’t you come out … More
Innocent Ingenue
“Innocent ingenue baby Say if I fell for you, baby Would you not love me too, baby Too?” Ira Gershwin … More
First Cardinal of Springtime…
And she’s a she. You gotta problem with that? In my experience they’re a bit bolder than the guys. A … More
On the Feast of Stephen
A sweet female Cardinal flies over crisp and even snow, near dusk on St. Stephen’s Day, December 26…
Red Flight, Christmas Eve
Into the night, seed in beak, rising skyward, what goes, flying Cardinal? Lone survival or loved one’s salvation? Whichever impels … More