The Cardinal Cha Cha

Neil is a barely-grown male Northern Cardinal—proudly showing his red feathers to attract a mate, but so far, barely bigger … More

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

Carlina is another pink and peach adolescent, photographed just a few days ago… And, from the state of her plumage, … More

I love the pose and colors of this adolescent female Cardinal, so much that I feel obliged to feature her, … More

If you wish, it might come true! No sooner did I hope “maybe next time?” Carson might pose for a … More

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 baby Say if I fell for you, baby Would you not love me too, baby Too?” Ira Gershwin … More

And she’s a she. You gotta problem with that? In my experience they’re a bit bolder than the guys. A … More

A sweet female Cardinal flies over crisp and even snow, near dusk on St. Stephen’s Day, December 26…

Into the night, seed in beak, rising skyward, what goes, flying Cardinal? Lone survival or loved one’s salvation? Whichever impels … More