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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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