WOODYNOOK CREATIONS

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

World Bird Wednesday

All of a sudden from out of nowhere around 1:00 this afternoon a blinding snow squall appeared and in the period of 20 minutes the temperatures dropped nearly 10 degrees, and 2.5" of heavy wet snow dropped on us along with high winds from the South. This poor Cardinal hung on for dear life even got a wild hair doo.
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14 comments:

Nadege, said...

Magnificent colors and compositions against the winter background. Love the hair do.

Ruth Hiebert said...

THe blowing snow shows up well.That poor bird looks like he is wondering what happened.

Anonymous said...

He sure is a stubborn little guy to remain on that cold pipe and not find shelter.

mick said...

Great photos of a beautiful bright bird.

eileeninmd said...

Beautiful shots of the Cardinal. He is a beauty!

hannah said...

Vermillion brilliance.
You and Nadege ought to borrow each other's picture today: they look so good side-by-side.

Larry said...

Beautiful captures of this event and the Cardinal. It always amazes me how these ultralight little birds can manage in conditions like this!

Linda said...

Wonderful cardinal photos, one of our favourite backyard visitors.

Unknown said...

He's one tough guy!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

joo said...

It's a beautiful bird!

Pat said...

Rather stoic, isn't he? He's a beauty too!

holdingmoments said...

Beautiful birds, but so tough on them this weather.

Springman said...

What exasperated body language this poor cardinal has! Charming shots!

Mary said...

He looks cold, but Cardinals seem to be survivors no matter what the conditions.