IMG_4374 Moulting Male Cardinal by Isabel Cutler


12-SEP-2017

They moult at the end of summer: http://benburtt.blogspot.com/2004/02/bald-headed-cardinals-and-blue-jays-in.html (Looks like the feeder is moulting too. It's raccoon damage from previous years.)

Canon EOS 7D ,Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM
1/400s f/4.0 at 200.0mm iso2500 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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Claude Gagnon		14-Sep-2017 15:49
Very nice sharp shot Isabel! Always great to have this beauty at the feeders :)) V

Irene Wehrli		14-Sep-2017 11:40
He is so sweet Isabel, The little lack of feathers does not bother me... Wonderful colors! Irene

larose forest photos		14-Sep-2017 02:41
Fantastic sharp shot!! Wow! V

Range View		14-Sep-2017 00:07
Certainly are an amazing colour even when moulting. David.

Helen Betts		13-Sep-2017 01:13
Still beautiful with that brilliant color, despite the moult. I guess he matches the feeder!

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