Neil is a barely-grown male Northern Cardinal—proudly showing his red feathers to attract a mate, but so far, barely bigger … More
Tag: 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 of the Day
I love the pose and colors of this adolescent female Cardinal, so much that I feel obliged to feature her, … 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
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
On the Winter Solstice
Fly, Cardinal! At the instant your wings meet your body, you’re a flaming arrow… And what I’d love to know … More
Carlo Cardinal at Breakfast
I’ve known this striking fellow since he was a Juvenile, eyeing me warily from inside the shrubbery. Now a gorgeously … More
Little Girl Blue, on the Brink
Claudette Cardinal looks so discouraged! I even feared she might be ill…