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Male Northern Cardinal in flight
wvbirdwatcher

Male Northern Cardinal in flight (Cardinalis cardinalis, Parus bicolor)

Was fortunate to get this shot this morning ... It wasn't intentional, believe me! I snapped the shutter thinking I would get him still on the branch, but. just that second, he flew from it! This Cardinal is most likely the one I've named "Pretty Boy". It was 75 F here today, but tomorrow night it's supposed to go down to 28 F. This is my last post for a few days because I'm preparing for a craft show on Saturday, where I'll have a jewelry booth. Have a great weekend, everyone!
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Habitat
meadow, farmland, horse pasture
Location
backyard, near Fort Ashby, WV, USA
Date taken
3-26-15
Scientific name
Cardinalis cardinalis, Parus bicolor
Equipment used
Olympus SP-510 UZ
twins920
How lucky that he moved just when you took the shot! Beautiful shot and great timing! Good luck at your craft fair!
 
delia todd
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LOL ... the angels are coming!! Isn't it wonderful when that sort of thing happens.

A super picture you've got of him Adele - very well done lass.

Good luck with the craft show - I hope you drum up some interest.
 
wvbirdwatcher
Thanks, everyone, for the compliments and well wishes! It's amazing I caught the wings in that position because it was only one shot, not multiple exposures.
 
mags1967
a pretty boy indeed and lucky you would love these guys here adele.all the best margaret.
 

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