Friday, December 19, 2008

Northern Cardinals


Camera Critters


Cardinal


Cardinal


Cardinal


I love the bright red of male Cardinals but they only pass through my yard. It was nice that while I was visiting my parents in Missouri a few came to hang out with me at the bird feeders.


Cardinal


Aside from their bright bold red, I truly love their little top plume of feathers!


Cardinal


I enjoy the duller shades of the female. I think her variations of color make her more beautiful than the male.


Cardinal


Cardinal


Cardinal


On a side note - I think my daughter and granddaughter will be going home from the hospital today, which means my grandson will be going home.  The house has sure been full - and busy - with him in it.  He has kept me hopping, but there have been many hugs and laughs.  But my point is that he has kept me too busy to be online much so once he goes home this afternoon you can expect me to start making the rounds.

19 comments:

  1. Cardinals hold a special place in my heart. I really enjoyed this post. Thanks!

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  2. Beautiful critters they are! I imagine it must be especially so when juxtaposed against white snow.

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  3. I am lucky enough to have a ton of cardinals around here. They sit in the green cypress trees and with their red feathers, it looks like Christmas year round!

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  4. OH, WOW! Lisa, these are, as ever, stunning. These birds are magnificent.

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  5. the only bird i like, other than a duck. i do not like birds!! only cardinals. congratulations to you and the gang on the new little girl. looks cute cute. have a wonderful holiday. good wishes to you and your family from the souers du jour.

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  6. i've always enjoyed cardinals too...such bold color! i love color! :) glad all is going well with you daughter and granddaughter. :)

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  7. Cardinals are so beautiful and I love to watch the flash of color as they fly through the trees. The females do have such a quiet dignity in their colors; the males are just show offs, with good reason!

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  8. no cardinals here in our valley
    BUT! I HAVE AN EASTERN BLUEJAY -- which is a rare sigting here in Washington State.

    (That baby sure is pretty)

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  9. Cardinals are some of my favorites - their coloring is incredible and they have a nice call as well. We have a pair that live in our yard and she seems to be the boss. She yaks at him all day and he brings her food often. She hunts too but he brings her quite a bit. And when she's eating at our feeder he stands guard and runs off any other birds that fly up. Very sweet and they sort of remind me of a little old couple LOL

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  10. I never cease to be amazed by your photos and I love learning about the 'critters' you capture and share so beautifully. As for blogging ... methinks family ALWAYS comes first!
    Hugs and blessings,

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  11. These reimind me so much of home.

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  12. Beautiful photos (as always). I just love cardinals! They are such bold looking birds!
    Glad that your grandchild is coming home ... enjoy!

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  13. I also live in Missouri and I actually have two that are usually in my backyard every summer. I just love looking at them.

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  14. We don't get Cardinals over here in coastal Wa State, so it is always a pleasure to see them and their inherent beauty whenever I can.

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  15. Hi Lisa, thank you for the great look at the Cardinals! We don't get them here being in the West. Beautiful captures all. I must agree though that I like the female Cardinal's subtle reds contrasting with the grays and browns. A truly gorgeous bird! Have a very Merry Christmas.

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  16. I too, have a special place in my heart for cardinals...as one commented. Two in particular, visit me frequently...usually just when I need them to. I am forever taking their photos, but have yet to get any as wonderful as these...

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  17. Oh my gosh, Lisa - I'm completely speechless - these photos are breathtaking and gorgeous beyond words!

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  18. The Northern Cardinal is the state bird down her in NC, so we see lots of them. I guess because of that I tend to take them for granted until I see photos like these. I should get some one of these days, huh?

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