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Uploaded: 04/21/18 3:58 PM GMT
Mating Season
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Cardinals are hard to photograph. They are quick to fly away ... except in the spring when they are too busy singing to notice the photographer.

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.Dunstickin
04/21/18 4:48 PM GMT
Great Catch...One bird we don't have here!
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.0930_23
04/21/18 9:05 PM GMT
My favorite bird. He looks great against that dark blue sky.

TicK


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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
::Nikoneer
04/21/18 9:56 PM GMT
Birds are often able to control their crests, and crest position can be an indication of its emotions or stress. In this case the cardinal can raise or lower the crest for a courtship display or to show aggression, dominance or submission. With his crest down, as we're seeing here, I'm guessing he wants his prospective mate to feel safe. He basically saying "Hey, I'm a nice guy!"

-Nik
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.icedancer
05/02/18 1:28 AM GMT
Gorgeous angle and capture - love the cardinals
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