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Northern Cardinal
wonderview

Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis)

The juvie male has set up our yard as part of his territory, and is sticking around. He's slowly getting redder every day as he grows into his big boy suit. He's pretty territorial, and seems to enjoy chasing blue jays and doves away from the feeders.
Location
N.S.Canada
Date taken
15-08-2015
Scientific name
Cardinalis cardinalis
Equipment used
Fuji S4800
Beautiful young bird & well acquired image, not easy focusing thro' the foliage. Great job & tfs.
Pepe
 
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Beautiful photo of this fellow in his "big boy suit", Well done.
 

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