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Brilliant Splash of Color

Brilliant Splash of Color

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Brilliant Splash of Color, after the heavy snow yesterday, the sun came out and I spotted this beautiful red hiding behind the trunk of a pine tree. What a gorgeous sight to see. The only Male Cardinal I have seen in this area in awhile.

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Of course this little Red Squirrel can hold its own in color department with its beautiful red/orange stripe down its back. He is a sneaky little guy trying to grab the last of the bird food. 😉

Brilliant Splash of Color

by Sandra J

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44 Replies to “Brilliant Splash of Color”

  1. Oh that male cardinal is so vibrant Sandra – and windy with that tuft of feathers parted a little. I love the red squirrel – still have never seen any and he looks uncomfortable but likely got what he went after!:)

      1. Yes, it’s so easy to spot them in the bare branches. I saw my first Red-Winged Blackbird the other day. They hang out at the marshy area of the Park and I’m happy to hear them as they return when Spring is near. I took some pictures but they weren’t very clear. Unfortunately the cut down a lot of the brush along the marsh. The female Red-Winged Blackbird used to perch and/or nest in the reeds … now they have cleared most of the reeds too. Hopefully they find other spots to build their nests. I never see the nests, eggs or their young.

        1. That is so cool you saw a Red Wing already. I love those birds, I love their song. I don’t think they are up here though. I will miss them this spring..

          1. Yes, it was funny because it was March 1st – like that bird said “okay, it’s March, here I am.” I always feel like it’s Spring when I hear/see them. I took some pictures but it was too high up in the tree. I have to wait until it sings because when it sings, it’s body puffs out and you can see the red and yellow stripes on its wings.

  3. How very kind of that Male Cardinal to pose for you. I love your photos. We don’t have those gorgeous birds here in n-w Montana … at least I haven’t spotted one. Thanks for the treat! <3

  4. Ugh….I put food out for the squirrels so that I can enjoy watching the birds. No matter what I do they cannot leave the feeders alone. It is so aggravating

    1. I know, they have squirrel proof feeders, I have not tried one. But I found if I put feed out on the ground far from the feeders, the squirrels go to that and the birds have the feeders, so far. 🙂

  9. A cardinal can be quite a flashy dandy! After my cardinal feasts in my huge pine tree he bashes his head in my sliding glass door in hot pursuit of an imagined rival reflection, then flies away nursing a headache. Great photos! thanks for sharing!

    1. Thank you, yes where I used to work there was a male cardinal that would go around to all the cars mirrors and sit on them and squawk at himself in the mirrors.

  10. Wow He’s a pretty Boy. I have two pairs that come to my feeder an older couple and a younger., They are so bright this winter. I don’t know why but I love it. BTW Can I come over and beat up that squirrel?

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  11. Beautiful! There is a couple of Cardinals here, i see them year round, they even bring their young… Gorgeous!
    Thanks, Sandra. Have a great day.

    1. Thank you Francine, I have seen their nest but I don’t think I have ever seen a young cardinal. 🙂 Have a great afternoon Francine.

    1. He catches my eye every time. Everything around here is so gray right now but when that sun comes out he seems to shine even more. 🙂

  14. Cardinals can provide a vivid flash of color in the black and white grey toned palette of winter. Love the photos. You red squirrels act just like our grey squirrels as far as filching bird food.

    1. Thank you yes, I just love the cardinals and these little red squirrels are so fast. They really get to chasing each other at times. 🙂

  17. The cardinal may be one of the most beautiful birds on Earth. What a nice surprise, Sandra. 🌹 Oh, and the squirrel as well. 🙂

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