CARDINALS REDUX

I managed to capture some improved photographs of the cardinals, as well as a blue jay. 

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CARDINALS

Winter is an excellent time to observe and photograph cardinals. Their coloring stands in beautiful contrast to the often drab background of skeletal trees and snow. The male cardinal glows in hues of scarlet and pink, while the female shows off her ruddy browns and blazing orange. They seem to frighten easily, so I had to photograph them through the window. Not the best image quality, but I still like the way they turned out.

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NATURE IS FOR THE BIRDS!

My girlfriend and I woke up early today to hand-feed some chickadees. Those ravenous little fellas were definitely interested, as were a few tufted titmice. We couldn't have asked for a nicer day; the temperature was near 20 and the skies blue as far as the eye could see--gorgeous! I was also fortunate enough to get some nice pictures of a gray fox. Winter is certainly a wonderful time for wildlife enthusiasts.

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HAWK

This fellow has been a steady visitor for the last year. I believe it is a Cooper's or Red-Shouldered Hawk. Probably the former. (Click to enlarge.)

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AUTUMNAL OHIO

Some photography from autumn 2010, taken at various local metroparks.
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