Female Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis)
Although we do have a pair of Northern Cardinals in our yard, they rarely stick around long enough for me to take their photos. Here is a less-shy little lady willing to risk safety for seeds that someone sprinkled on a trail I visit often. When I say "less shy" I mean I only had to wait for about 15 minutes for her to reappear after I first saw her and she spotted me.
Feeling a little braver
Tree sparrows and juncos appeared first. When she realized I wasn't going to move in any closer, she slowly - very slowly - moved from shrub branch to shrub branch and then finally to the path. As you can see, she still kept an eye on me.
I am connecting to Stewart M's Wild Bird Wednesday HERE
Splendid shots of her.
ReplyDeleteYou captured her subtler beauty(as compared to the male) perfectly!
ReplyDeleteShe is a pretty lady!!! One of my faves!
ReplyDeleteCharming and captivating !
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ReplyDeleteHe had to have a little more courage, if he wanted to fill the tummy. He did beautiful pictures. Yours.
She is absolutely beautiful. Hug B
ReplyDeleteshe is a beauty and worth the wait... our cardinals have been singing for 2 hours now...
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely shots! I photographed a female this past weekend, and had never really realized the beauty of the female before. Very nice!
ReplyDeleteYour patience was rewarded with some good photo's. She's a delight.
ReplyDeleteDarla
Aren't they shy?! We have 6 blue jays in the tree. Mr. Cardinal is so shy, I cannot even open the door, many feet away from the feeder. Most of my photos are through the window!
ReplyDelete(ツ) from Cottage Country Ontario , E ON!
Beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteShy but sweet, love her spot of red color!
ReplyDeleteAwww...don't you love them...I have many of them visiting our bird-feeder. What a great shot -- absolutely brilliant.
ReplyDeleteShe is so pretty! Wonderful captures!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots of the lady cardinal!
ReplyDeleteAlways nice to see the sweet female!
ReplyDeleteLove your first photo! Lovely bird and you captured a cute expression!
ReplyDeletei think the ladies are just as pretty as their bright counterparts. :)
ReplyDeleteThe females have such pretty colouration. You've captured this little lady beautifully!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you caught her fluffing up the snow a bit in the second photo. She is just as neat to look at as is her male counterpart.
ReplyDeleteYou are a master behind your lens. The first lovely photo, just popped out at me, like I'm here, do you have a treat for me? So beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful little girl she is!
ReplyDeleteLovely little bird. Great shot!
ReplyDeleteWarm greetings
JetteMajken
These are great portraits! The cardinals in Texas were shy like yours, but the ones in my Louisiana back yard are not as skittish.
ReplyDeleteWow! The cuteness so well captured.
ReplyDeleteShe is just so appealing!
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Although the male cardinals are more flashy looking, I like the unusual markings of the female more. You got some great photos given how shy cardinals are.
ReplyDeleteShe is a lovely lady and yes,she is watching you carefully.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of a very beautiful bird. I'm glad you had the patience to wait for her.
ReplyDeleteWe had so many cardinals on our feeders in North Carolina. I really miss them. These are fantastic shots of them !
ReplyDeleteA portrait of avian perfection - at least in terms of physical attractiveness. We've got some cardinals that nest in the bushes just off our kitchen window. Great fun to watch.
ReplyDeleteOooh she's a real beauty. Probably cold...
ReplyDeleteShe's a cutie!
ReplyDeleteShe is beautiful I think she looks like a real lady.
ReplyDeleteGreetings
The female is just as gorgious in her way as the male, and I love her little crest.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Gordon.
She is beautiful! First time I see the female cardinal.
ReplyDeleteShe's beautiful and was worth waiting patiently to photograph her.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots of the female Cardinal. They seem to be shy around me, I have to hide from them to take any photos. Enjoy your week!
ReplyDeletei love cardinals. hopped over from the bird link up "Wild Bird Wednesday" ( :
ReplyDeleteI just love her color. Awesome captures!
ReplyDeleteShe doesn't need showy colors to be considered extraordinarily beautiful . Love these photos; they are excellent! I saw a wonderful painting of a female cardinal in a gallery which I wish I had bought. Your photos would be MARVELOUS paintings and you really should frame them.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird... and its photos...
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Both photos are so sweet. Love the little crests on these birds.
ReplyDeleteOh she is a wee beauty EG, what an excellent capture, well worth the wait :)
ReplyDeleteDoesn't she look lovely against that snow, very nicely done.
ReplyDeleteSuper shots. I am glad she felt no threat from you. I wish we had Cardinals out here. MB
ReplyDeleteVery patient, EG. Cardinals often pay me the compliment of visiting my West Hartford yard.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute little lady!
ReplyDeleteShe's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love cardinals -- mr and mrs! We don't have them in the Pacific Northwest, so I was middle-aged before I ever saw them in real. My mom (who was born in Kentucky) always talked about them and how she missed them after she moved to the Northwest. So they are very special to me.
ReplyDeleteShe is one lovely lady,phyllis
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your wonderful pictures of this gracious lady.
ReplyDeleteshe's a pretty little thing, I've never seen a cardinal.
ReplyDeleteshe ia really special. great shot
ReplyDeleteOoh, I love Cardinals...miss them very much as they don't make their way to B.C. I was pleased to meet your little one...:)
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty colors!
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