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Lady Cardinal basking in sunlight
D. Taylor

Lady Cardinal basking in sunlight (Cardinalis cardinalis)

I find that Cardinals will catch any slight movement and move away quickly, even the movement of the camera lens panning to get the shot.
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Habitat
Backyard Feeders
Location
Wayne County, NC
Date taken
11/01/2014
Scientific name
Cardinalis cardinalis
Equipment used
nikon D 600/Tamron 200-500/tripod and hide
ducbucln
Smart birds, especially with the threat of raptors flying around. This is excellent Donny. That raised crest is super.

Vicki
 
delia todd
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What's grabbed her attention to make her crest come up like that LOL

A super picture this Donny thanks my friend.
 
wvbirdwatcher
Absolutely stunning, Donny, thanks for sharing! Perhaps the conspicuous, brightly colored appearance of Cardinals forces them to be extra wary of even the slightest movements around them ... a well needed survival instinct!
 
KC Foggin
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You're exactly right cause they are that way with me too Donny. That said, you sure won out this time cause this is one smokin' shot guy.
 
S K Gudi
Well, a lot of birds do that Donny. Self preservation I presume. Very lovely lady equally beautifully captured, Donny!! tfs.
 
mali
A lot of birds are like that Donny, but you managed to nail this beauty before she vacated the scene...Another cracking capture buddy, love that clean multi-coloured backdrop too.
 

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