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Cardinal Joy

VJbirdwatching, photographybirds, birdwatching, cardinals, photos28 Comments

Five male cardinals greeted me this morning. Vivid splashes of red against the grey backdrop of Winter. Always a delight.

28 thoughts on “Cardinal Joy”

Susi Bocks says:

January 23, 2022 at 10:23 pm

Cardinals are beautiful! Nice shots, VJ. 🙂

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  January 24, 2022 at 10:08 am
  
  Thanks Susi
  
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  1. Susi Bocks says:
    
    January 24, 2022 at 1:18 pm
    
    You’re welcome, dear!
    
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Hammad Rais says:

January 22, 2022 at 6:31 am

This red is certainly a joy 🙂

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  January 22, 2022 at 9:50 am
  
  It is. Such happy birds.
  
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sgeoil says:

January 16, 2022 at 7:52 am

Those Cardinals do know how to dress up winter!

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  January 16, 2022 at 10:33 am
  
  They sure do! Love them.
  
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tanjabrittonwriter says:

January 12, 2022 at 10:38 pm

Such a fun, colorful start to your day. I would have smiled, too.

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  January 13, 2022 at 8:44 am
  
  Thanks 😊
  
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Deborah says:

January 12, 2022 at 11:30 am

Oh how gorgeous! 🙂 ❤

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  January 12, 2022 at 5:15 pm
  
  They truly are. Thanks
  
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Writer of Words, etc says:

January 12, 2022 at 7:48 am

Those gorgeous birds! 💕❤️

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  January 12, 2022 at 8:11 am
  
  They really are. 😊
  
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  1. Writer of Words, etc says:
    
    January 12, 2022 at 8:43 am
    
    I follow some bird photographers on Instagram who capture incredibly colourful birds with their cameras from all around the globe. This sort of social media is therapeutic. 🙂
    
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  2. VJ Knutson says:
    
    January 12, 2022 at 8:45 am
    
    Me too! I agree.
    
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Liz Gauffreau says:

January 12, 2022 at 7:47 am

Oh, what a treat!! The fellow in the second photo looks quite well-satisfied.

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  January 12, 2022 at 8:11 am
  
  Wish I could have caught the five of them lined up. Quite a sight.
  
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  1. Liz Gauffreau says:
    
    January 12, 2022 at 4:53 pm
    
    It must have been! Perhaps they’ll return?
    
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  2. VJ Knutson says:
    
    January 12, 2022 at 5:17 pm
    
    Likely. They nest around here.
    
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  3. Liz Gauffreau says:
    
    January 12, 2022 at 5:28 pm
    
    Sounds good!
    
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Keith says:

January 12, 2022 at 7:43 am

VJ. Cardinals captured in photos in winter snow and ice are a wonderful mix. Keith

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  January 12, 2022 at 8:10 am
  
  They really are my favourite. Thanks Keith.
  
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Sadje says:

January 12, 2022 at 7:42 am

A beautiful, well fed bird

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  January 12, 2022 at 8:10 am
  
  Yes, well fed, lol. Thanks.
  
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  1. Sadje says:
    
    January 12, 2022 at 10:30 am
    
    😍❤️
    
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dawnbirdau says:

January 12, 2022 at 7:13 am

They are gorgeous, VJ.

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1. VJ Knutson says:
  
  January 12, 2022 at 8:10 am
  
  They truly are. Thanks.
  
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  1. dawnbirdau says:
    
    January 12, 2022 at 8:26 am
    
    You’re welcome.
    
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