This week, I had an up-close and personal experience with a male Northern Cardinal. He, like many other birds, was under the impression that he could fly through my living room and into my back yard. Instead, he became acquainted with my window glass. Fortunately, he recovered nicely. Also fortunately, I had the forethought to place him in my left hand leaving my camera hand free.
The following photo is my entry for Macro Friday.
Yes, that's my house and camera reflected in his eye.
His feathers were amazing!
The following photo is my entry for Macro Friday.
Yes, that's my house and camera reflected in his eye.
His feathers were amazing!
You can where he is still ruffled from his accident.
This is the first one I took.As you can see from his beak being open, he was still a little shock-y.
Yes, I need to clean the glass when the weather is warmer.
As you can see, I'm not the only birdwatcher in the family.
Katrina is very excited to watch birds.
Now, if I had a camera as cool as my friend, M's, I wouldn't have to wait until birds crashed into the glass to get photographs like this!
As always, click any of the photos for a closer look!
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WOW! What a sad, but amazing event. These are fantastic! And, I'm so glad he bounced back.
ReplyDeleteOh my! He is beautiful and your photos are amazing! I've never noticiced the different colors in their feathers before. I just bought a bird feeder yesterday. I sure hope some birds show up!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad he's feeling better, poor birdie! But WOW! What photos you got!
ReplyDeleteExceptional photos. Poor fellow.
ReplyDeleteWHA...?!?! I'm a little speechless. These are fabulous! WOW. Glad he recovered, though. :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing! Those shots are truly amazing! Glad the bird is ok. xxx
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness!! He's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAwww so glad he's okay!! He's gorgeous & you got amazing shots of him! Hope you have a fabulous weekend! xx
ReplyDeleteWow, poor bird, but lucky for you, these are fantabulous shots. I have had a couple of birds fly into my window, which did not make for a good photo opportunity, because they died. I am gald this fellow made it.
ReplyDeleteThanks, everyone!
ReplyDeleteKaren, mostly they make it although a male Junco crashed and died this week, too. First (and I hope, only) death this winter.
Amazing detail in the feathers! Lovely shots!
ReplyDeletewoahhhh - that is just such an awesome collection of photographs. Glad that the little fella recovered.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Holy Cow I am so jealous! That is such an amazing experience to photograph that beautiful bird so up close ans personal! I am VERY impressed!
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ReplyDeleteI can't believe you were able to be so hands on with that little guy. Wow- sure got some fantastic shots of him
ReplyDeleteThis blows me AWAY! How lucky! (Not for the bird, I'm really glad he's alright!) But for you to get to see one of my most favorite and one of the most colorful birds THIS close and personal!? Its just awesome. Glad you shared this with us!
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing. That first shot of the eye reflection!! I think my mouth is just hanging open. Thanks for sharing this series.
ReplyDeleteHe is totally amazing!! great capture!
ReplyDeleteUm wow - that is so neat that you were able to get so close and personal. I especially love your macro.
ReplyDeleteWow Susan! Those are GREAT... I love your macro submission. I'm sorry I haven't made it over sooner... I'm having trouble trying to make blogging a priority again (there's so much going on). You're such the "Mary Poppins" with that bird on your finger!
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