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A Perfect Snowflake
Deanneart

A Perfect Snowflake (Cardinalis cardinalis)

We had quite a snow storm yesterday and got another ten inches of snow after getting ten inches of snow on Friday and Saturday. The poor fellows working on the power lines are still repairing the damage from the ice storm a week and a half ago. Miserable conditions for them. There are still 10,000 people in NH without power. Not us thank heavens, but I really feel for those poor folks who are still without heat and light in this cold.

Anyway, I was able to get out to the hide for a couple hours during the height of the storm and what a day it was! We had HEAPS of birds, literally hundreds of finches were in the feeders as well as lots of Juncos, Sparrows, Jays, Woodpeckers, Nuthatches, Titmice, Chickadees, Doves, Wrens and not one pair but two pair of Cardinals. The air around the feeders was alive with birds I couldnt believe it! It was snowing so hard that I didnt get too many images that were keepers (the lens had some troubles focusing with the heavy snowfall) but I had so much fun trying for photos and enjoying the birds. I was astonished when I opened this file and saw that beautiful, perfect snowflake sitting on his black mask. Hope you enjoy this surprise as much as I did! Cheers!
Habitat
Garden
Location
Southern NH
Date taken
December 21, 2008
Scientific name
Cardinalis cardinalis
Equipment used
Canon 40D - Canon 500 F4
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Opus Editor
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Oh my! This is one fantabulous shot you've gotten here Deanne.

Part of me is very sorry for you and the weather you've had the past 2 weeks but part of me is just a wee bit jealous. Somehow Christmas doesn't seem like Christmas when it's 70 degrees. ;)
 
What can I say. I do love it a lot.o:)o:)o:)

Your story of the bad weather we even saw this on the news here. Feel verry sorry for the folks withouth heat and light.
And I am glad for all the birds, whom because of this bad weather, can eat there belly's full in your garden at the feeders.
 
Some weathers you have there. I believe these birds are not used to that kind of weather like our birds are. Poor things. This is a very beautifully detailed pic, Deanne. :t:
 
A wonderful combination!
Same here Deanne, my friend told me a few Sap suckers and Varied Thrush were seen foraging furiously in the snow in Minoru Park, Richmond. Too bad I don't have a good 4wd car!
 
I'd be over the moon with this. However no power still for the folk following the ice storm is so sad. I hope they get it before Christmas.
 
An absolutely superb image Deanne! :clap: A fitting reward for your patience during all the wild weather you've been having. :t:

It sounds as though your feeders are keeping the birds alive during this dreadful weather - it must be such a relief to them to be able to come and feed easily at such a time. Many cheers for you for providing for them! :loveme:
 

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