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Male Northern Cardinal in Fresh Snow in My Arkansas Yard

February 7, 2026January 30, 2026 by Steve Creek
Male northern cardinal sitting in fresh snow with crest raised in an Arkansas backyard

Male northern cardinal glowing red against fresh snow in my Arkansas yard. See the photos, settings, and beanbag setup from the deck rail.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas, Backyard birds, high key, male cardinal, northern cardinal, snow, winter birding Leave a comment

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Female Northern Cardinal in Fresh Snow, Arkansas Yard

January 29, 2026 by Steve Creek
Female northern cardinal standing in fresh snow with red bill and crest accents

Female northern cardinal photos from my Arkansas yard after a fresh snow, plus the exact settings and beanbag setup. See the full set.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, female cardinal, northern cardinal, snow day, winter birds, yard birds 4 Comments

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Northern Cardinal Feeding Fledgling in Late Summer

September 14, 2025September 13, 2025 by Steve Creek
Female Northern Cardinal feeding a young fledgling on grass in early September.

Northern Cardinal feeding fledgling in late summer, with wildlife notes and photography tips for capturing these special bird moments.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Backyard birds, Bird photography, fledgling behavior, northern cardinal, Wildlife Photography

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One-Legged Northern Cardinal: A Story of Resilience

September 10, 2025 by Steve Creek
One-legged Northern Cardinal with bright red plumage perched on a wooden branch against a soft green background.

A one-legged Northern Cardinal visits the feeder, showing resilience. Tips on photographing this rare and inspiring moment.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Backyard birds, Bird photography, northern cardinal, resilient wildlife

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Young Northern Cardinal Molting: A Glimpse at a Male in Transition

September 5, 2025August 18, 2025 by Steve Creek
Young Northern Cardinal mid-molt with a mix of juvenile and red feathers, perched on a rock in Arkansas backyard.

Discover the beauty of Northern Cardinal molting. See how young males transition from juvenile feathers to their bold red plumage.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, Birdwatching, molting, northern cardinal

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Northern Cardinal Parenting and Aggression in My Yard

September 5, 2025July 11, 2025 by Steve Creek
Male Northern Cardinal feeding a juvenile on damp grass in Arkansas after a summer rain.

Northern Cardinal feeding juvenile after rain in Arkansas, followed by a sudden act of aggression from a female adult.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas birds, Backyard wildlife, Bird behavior, fledgling, northern cardinal 1 Comment

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Northern Cardinal Molting in My Yard Since June

September 5, 2025July 6, 2025 by Steve Creek
Male Northern Cardinal with bald head due to molting, photographed from the front in a backyard setting in Arkansas.

A male Northern Cardinal in my yard has been molting since June. Learn why early molting or baldness might occur and what to watch for.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, bird health, Birdwatching, molting birds, northern cardinal, summer molt

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Cardinal Courtship Feeding: A Tender Moment

September 6, 2025May 9, 2025 by Steve Creek
Male Northern Cardinal feeding a female by beak-to-beak contact on a rock in a grassy yard during spring.

Male Northern Cardinal feeding a female in a touching courtship ritual. Captured in my Arkansas yard. A quiet moment of bird bonding.

Categories Bird Photography Tags Arkansas Wildlife, Backyard birds, Bird photography, courtship behavior, northern cardinal 2 Comments
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