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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Young Cardinal

This young cardinal was at my daughter's bird feeder when suddenly it flew down to the railing of the porch. It watched us as we stood in the doorway, looking like it was trying to decide if we were friend or foe. Apparently we looked friendly enough - it flew back to the feeder to enjoy more fresh seed.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2021
Date Uploaded: 10.2024
Photo Location: Pardeeville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Camera: COOLPIX P900
Copyright: © Claudia McCarthy