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Katrina Smits's avatar

You know that I have a soft spot for Northern Cardinals!

Dan Weisz's avatar

Yes I do! Happy to post them for you.

Marylou's avatar

Cardinals are such an elegant bird. I love all the information you shared about their parenting, the molting and how the young evolve. Thank you!

Dan Weisz's avatar

Thank you. It is understandable that Cardinals are a very popular bird.

Michele Weisz's avatar

Those awkward-looking juveniles grow into such beautiful adults. Thanks for these beautiful photos and explanations.

Dan Weisz's avatar

Thank you Michele. it was fun to spot these birds and capture a few photos!

Sally Hansen's avatar

Ditto! Great information accompanied by beautifully illustrative photos. You should be a teacher...

Dan Weisz's avatar

Thank you Sally. I could be a teacher, couldn't I??

Rochelle Abell's avatar

I really enjoyed this series: both the narrative and the beautiful photography.

Dan Weisz's avatar

Thank you very much Shelly

Steven Kessel's avatar

Nice images, Dan, and an excellent narrative. I didn't know about the black bills that young Cardinals display.

Dan Weisz's avatar

Thanks Steve. Something more to look for this fall and next summer!!