I like the one where he’s farther away and the one where he’s looking at me. Red and regal. #northerncardinals #birdsky #birds #cardinals
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A male northern cardinal perches on a near vertical branch, direct sunlight catching the scarlet plumage and the black facial mask against a backdrop of out-of-focus green leaves and light blue sky.
Per Rob (@robcrank68.bsky.social), today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Black&Red and the Alt Theme is #Pigeons&Doves.
My second contribution for today's primary theme, also a male Northern Cardinal.
April 2 2026. Charlotte NC US.
#birds #northerncardinals #BackyardBirding #BirdsofNC
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A male Northern Cardinal perches in profile on the rim of a bowl feeder. The bird is facing the left with its tail pointing towards the bottom right.
Per Rob (@robcrank68.bsky.social), today's #BirdOfTheDay theme is #Black&Red and the Alt Theme is #Pigeons&Doves.
A male Northern Cardinal for the primary theme.
March 12 2026. Charlotte NC US.
#birds #northerncardinals #BackyardBirding #BirdsofNC
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For today’s #BirdOfTheDay I give you these #northernCardinals #marriedcouples that I painted in #GoldenArtistAcrylics on my dingy stairwell wall, another segment of my bird wall project. Why just paint a boring wall with 1 color when you can PAINT BIRDS on a boring wall and make it sing?!
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A much needed pop of color against Midwest winters #birds #birding #birdoftheday #birdsofbluesky #birdphotography #birdwatching #nature #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #wildbird #wildlife #sonyalpha #winter #outdoors #wildbird #wildlife #cardinals #northerncardinals
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Red female cardinal on the left and dark red male cardinal on the right feeding the female a seed. They are standing on a bird feeder black ornamental pole. Green background and rain dripping from the perch.
Northern cardinal couple feeding in the wet weather.
#Two
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Territorial dispute #ohiobirds #birds #birdsofbluesky #birdphotography #nature #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #wildbird #wildlife #ohio #winter #cardinals #northerncardinals
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"A rustic wooden bird feeder stands at the center of the scene, its slanted roof fringed with icicles that glisten like frozen lace. The feeder’s weathered wood and foggy, dirt-streaked windows evoke the quiet resilience of winter. Perched boldly in front are two northern cardinals—one male, a blaze of crimson against the muted tones, and one female, softer in tawny brown with hints of red. Their stout bodies and upright crests give them a regal, watchful presence. Above and around the feeder, two chipping sparrows dart midair, wings outstretched in a blur of motion. Their small, streaked bodies and rusty caps add a flicker of energy to the stillness. On the far left corner of the feeder’s backside, a house finch clings to the edge, its plumage a gentle mix of rose and brown, head tilted as if surveying the scene. Through the cloudy windows of the feeder, the faint silhouettes of two more birds emerge—ghostlike shadows, barely discernible, suggesting quiet movement within. The entire tableau is framed by the hush of cold air and the soft light of a winter morning, capturing a moment of communal gathering and survival." - Microsoft Copilot
Winter Assembly
I snapped this image this morning of one of my bird feeders. Cold weather drives birds to seek ...
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When you are the only diner open....
#naturephotography #birdphotography #birds #goldfinches #northerncardinals
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The next generation of my backyards #NorthernCardinals #AboutTheKids
#BirdoftheDay
#EastCoastKin #🪶 #birds #birdwatching #nature
#wildlife #bird #birdnests #birdsofbluesky
#naturephotography #birdphotography #nikon #naturelovers #birdwatchers
#birdlovers #birdlife #photography #art #animal
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Female cardinal with red crest and beak perched on branch in profile.
This gorgeous girl right here. #northerncardinals
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Portrait of a red bird with a pointy crest on its head.
A portrait in attitude.😂
#northerncardinals
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Bright red bird perched on a plant, glaring into the camera.
Just sick of my shit.😂
#northerncardinals
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Bright red northern cardinal perched on the remnants of a cornstalk.
A little backyard birding. This gorgeous guy was behind my house perched on the remnants of a cornstalk. #northerncardinals
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#nature
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#birding
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#birdsofbluesky
#naturephotography #birdphotography #nikon #nikonZ8 #nikonphotographer
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Bright red bird with a green worm in its beak.
The molting. And the meal. #northerncardinals
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#wildlife
#birding
#photography
#birdsofbluesky
#naturephotography #birdphotography #nikon #nikonZ8 #nikonphotographer
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Bird with tan feathers with red accents perched on a branch.
She's beautiful, and she knows it. #northerncardinals
#🪶
#birds
#nature
#wildlife
#birding
#photography
#birdsofbluesky
#cardinals
#naturephotography #birdphotography #nikon #nikonZ8 #nikonphotographer
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"Two cardinals perch side by side on a miniature wooden swing, suspended by slender black cords like a rustic altar in midair. The swing resembles a tiny bench—weathered, softened by time, its grain etched with quiet stories of wind and rain. The bird on the left is a female Northern Cardinal, cloaked in warm brown tones with subtle red accents brushing her wings, tail, and crest—like embers tucked into feathers. She gazes outward with composed curiosity. Beside her, the male Northern Cardinal blazes in vibrant red, his plumage a bold declaration against the muted wood. His crest stands proud, a flame-shaped crown, and his presence feels both protective and ceremonial. Together, they form a visual duet—earth and fire, subtlety and brilliance—balanced on a swing that sways gently in the hush of morning. The background is softly blurred, a wash of greens and browns that cradle the scene in quiet reverence. The image feels like a moment suspended in time: a shared perch, a whispered alliance, a swing between worlds." - Copilot
Cardinal Covenant
Two Northern Cardinals share a quiet moment on the LUV Swing—one ember, one flame—perched side by side in gentle alliance. ...
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It's that time of year, the Cardinals are molting including this little lady seen in my backyard a few days ago. Western PA 9-28-25 #birds #northerncardinals #photography #wildlife #nature #nikon
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A fledgling Northern Cardinal perched on a crepe myrtle with lots of green leaves and a red brick wall in the background. The bird’s back is facing the camera and it’s looking over its left shoulder at the camera. One dark eye can be seen as well as its brown beak and its beige-colored “baby lips”. It doesn’t yet have tail feathers so its back end kind of looks like a hamster. It has a miniature fluffy dark brown crest, dark brown back, and brownish-tan breast underside.
Have another #birb.
#NorthernCardinal #birds #BabyBirds #BirdSky #cardinal #birding #NorthernCardinals #cardinals
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A fledgling Northern Cardinal perched on the bottom rail of an outdoor chair against a background of concrete ground. The bird is facing the camera so that both dark eyes can be seen as well as its brown beak and its beige-colored “baby lips”. It’s right leg and foot is very visible and appears long. Its tiny claws can be seen. It doesn’t yet have tail feathers so its back end kind of looks like a hamster. It has a miniature fluffy dark brown crest, dark brown back, light brown head, brownish-tan breast, and tan feet.
Okay so we have baby cardinals. It is both stressful (mostly because of the dogs, *ahem* Lily) and adorable.
#NorthernCardinal #BabyBirds #fledglings #cardinals #birds #birding #BirdSky #NorthernCardinals
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Bird feeding a fledgling.
Mama northern cardinal feeding her fledgling. First time I've gotten this photo.❤️
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Bird with bright red feathers molting, a green worm in its beak.
Male northern cardinal. He's molting. And caught some lunch!
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#birdsofbluesky
#northerncardinals
#naturephotography #birdphotography #nikon #nikonZ8 #nikonphotographer
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"Two northern cardinals perch on slender branches, their plumage a brilliant blaze of red against the muted greens and browns of the forest backdrop. Their feathers shimmer with intensity—one bird slightly higher than the other, both poised yet relaxed, as if mid-conversation or quietly surveying their domain. Each cardinal wears its signature black mask, a sharp contrast that frames the eyes and beak like a natural flourish of drama. The branches they rest on are thin and bare, almost delicate, yet they hold the weight of these vivid creatures with ease. Around them, the background blurs into soft foliage—green leaves and hints of brown—suggesting a wooded setting, calm and undisturbed. There’s a sense of balance in the scene: two birds, two perches, two bursts of color in a quiet world. Whether they’re mates, rivals, or simply sharing space, their presence feels intentional. The image captures not just beauty, but a moment of quiet companionship or mutual watchfulness—like sentinels in red." - Copilot
Red Birds
In this photograph, two cardinals perch in a loose thicket of bare branches—one in the upper right corner of the frame, ...
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#photo #photography #photographer #photographylovers #wildlife #nature #bird #birds #birding #birdwatching #birdphotography #NorthernCardinals #Cardinalidae
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Bird with red and tan feathers perched on a branch.
This beautiful female northern cardinal is stunning.
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ICYMI because of the holiday: I wrote a new post in my newsletter Faith is a Bird. It's about #northerncardinals.
#birds
faithisabird.substack.com/p/northern-c...
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I have a new post in my Faith is a Bird newsletter. It's about northern cardinals and you can read it below. It's a gorgeous day out and I am leaving for a #birding outing shortly. #birds #northerncardinals
Enjoy!
faithisabird.substack.com/p/northern-c...
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Bald Cardinals! I didn't know until now that they can molt in summertime and lose all their head and neck feathers. No worries, they'll grow them back before mating season next spring. From my birdfeeder camera. #birds #northerncardinals #photography #wildlife #nature
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Late afternoon, a Female Cardinal in an Ilex, green berries nearby her as she was pecking on another cluster not in photo. Male is nearby, only red and part of his mask visible behind branches
last call on the bird front..the sky cleared and I saw this bright beaked female snacking on green berries. Her partner had his head poking through the branches and disappeared into the greens like Homer Simpson. He is to the right of her beak.
#littlethings #daybyday #NorthernCardinals
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Two Cardinals in a lichen covered oak appearing to be bickering..
these two made me laugh..
#littlethings #daybyday #overthebs #NorthernCardinals
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