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Northern Cardinal, Rufous-crowned Sparrow
Stanley Jones

Northern Cardinal, Rufous-crowned Sparrow (Cardinalis cardinalis, Aimophila ruficeps)

Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis magnirostris) and Rufous-crowned Sparrow (Aimophila ruficeps eremoeca). Sharing a watering hole.
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Habitat
Edwards Plateau Vegetational Area, Rolling limestone hills with braided streams and remnant riparians but clear flat areas for livestock grazing at ca. 335 m (1,110 ft) elevation.
Location
Baggett Country, Gatesville, Coryell County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
October 2015
Scientific name
Cardinalis cardinalis, Aimophila ruficeps
Equipment used
Canon
KC Foggin
Supporter
Looks like the male Cardinal is questioning you about their bathing privacy ;)

Beautifully captured Stanley!
 
ducbucln
Great capture with that cardinal showing his brilliant color in the reflection. Well done Stanley.

Vicki
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
Goodness.... what a great waterhole that one must be.

A wonderful picture you've taken of these two guys Stanley, many thanks for showing them to us my friend.
 
Kits
A great setting for this lovely capture, Stanley.
 
jbpixels
A beautiful bird bath and behavioral capture of these beauties. Lovely wet cardinal pose.
 
Chris G6 UXU
Staff member
Supporter
A beauty of a mixed double, lighting and setting Stanley, many tfs and a fine set today.
 

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