"A Sand County Almanac"

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Saturday, February 7, 2015

Northern Cardinals

The brilliant male cardinal is hard to miss among the drab colors of winter...




Even though the male is most noticeable, the female has a subtle attractiveness of her own...


When it comes to competing for food the female is aggressive, as this sparrow is learning...






Both males and females are known for attacking their reflections in windows or other shiny objects at this time of year.  Their territorial instincts are strong and they are quick to fight, even with themselves...


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4 comments:

  1. BetsFebruary 8, 2015 at 6:02 AM

    Hello Steve
    What a beautiful birds. I wish i saw them here
    Greetings Bets

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  2. Stefano DavanzoFebruary 8, 2015 at 12:03 PM

    Wonderful capture
    Ciao
    Stefano

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  3. UnknownFebruary 14, 2015 at 10:08 PM

    Amazing? When do Roughlegs leave for the north? Hopefully my father can bring me to this area before they depart.

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    1. Steve FerendoFebruary 15, 2015 at 9:10 AM

      Kojo, that is hard to say. I would guess you should have at least two or three more weeks, if not more, before they leave.
      Good luck.

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