Tuesday, February 14, 2012

~~Northern Cardinal~~

About a week ago I took some photos during a very pretty snow fall that coated the trees all fluffy and white!
 I was taking photos of the snow on the trees when suddenly a male Cardinal flew into the old  in the old apple tree in the backyard !!  The female flew in on a branch near by and the male joined her ..so darn cute!!
I was  going to post them ,but thought I will save them for Valentines Day!!!


Northern Cardinal






I think she is being a little shy hiding here face behind the twig, as she whispers something
 sweet in his ear!


Then he turns .... with his head back a bit looking at her as if
surprised at what she had said!!



He snuggles in closer, and in a deep whisper says " I love you to Sweetie"!!! ; }

"Happy Valentines Day"!!!

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27 comments:

  1. holdingmomentsFebruary 14, 2012 at 12:59 AM

    A real pair of love-birds :-)

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  2. HANS-PETER ZÜRCHERFebruary 14, 2012 at 2:29 AM

    eine wunderschöne Fotoserie...

    Liebe Grüsse aus der Schweiz

    Hans-Peter

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  3. SueFebruary 14, 2012 at 5:20 AM

    Stunning! Those would make wonderful postcards/notecards. Love the contrast of the brilliant red against the snow.

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  4. JeanFebruary 14, 2012 at 5:43 AM

    Wonderful photos! A male cardinal in the snow is always stunning. I think she must have whispered a suggestion that shocked him....

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  5. RoyFebruary 14, 2012 at 6:26 AM

    That is so sweet GG.

    Of course she could have been saying,
    "Its b...... cold out here, when are you going to build me a nest". {:))

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  6. Tammy@Simple Southern HappinessFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    How totally sweet is this post. My eyes were happy to see this precious couple in the tree, a pop of color in the dead of winter. Great photos!

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  7. grammie gFebruary 14, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Thanks Keith...Cardianls are so devoted to there partner! : }


    Thank so much Hans-Peter!! : }


    Sue thank you that is a sharp contrast for sure!!! : }


    Jean thanks!! Hmmm you may be right...lol!! : }



    Hey Roy..thank you : } It is sweet ,but leave to a man to suggest it to be anything but "romantic"!!! ; }


    Thank You so much Tammy!!
    Cardinals seem to be very devoted to each other!! : }

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2012 at 10:11 AM

    I think you have it right. The cardinal should be known as the Valentine bird.

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  9. ReenaFebruary 14, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    Perfect for valentines day!

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  10. The HeraldFebruary 14, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    Beautiful images Grace, just perfect for Valentines Day...[;o)

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  11. Phil SladeFebruary 14, 2012 at 12:13 PM

    Hey Grace I know you saved those lovebirds just for me you old softy. Are you sure you didn't just glue them togther on that branch though? - it all looks a bit suspicious and coincidental on Valentines Day.

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  12. Ruth HiebertFebruary 14, 2012 at 2:28 PM

    Ahhh,so precious.

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  13. eileeninmdFebruary 14, 2012 at 5:05 PM

    Cute post and pretty shots of the Cardinal couple. Happy Valentine's Day, Grace!

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  14. Bob BushellFebruary 14, 2012 at 5:36 PM

    Awwwwwwwwwwwwww.

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  15. ElaineFebruary 15, 2012 at 4:36 AM

    Wonderful series of photos and just perfect for Valentine's Day! I love how they are snuggled together on the branch, whispering sweet nothin's.

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  16. JohnFebruary 15, 2012 at 5:38 AM

    Hi Grace,
    What amazing photos! The Red Cardinal would cheer up any picture! The red is vivd against the white/grey, very nice!
    J
    Follow me at HEDGELAND TALES

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  17. ShySongbirdFebruary 15, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    Oooh, sooo sweet!!! What a perfect Valentine, Grace. I am always struck by how very vividly coloured the male Cardinal is.

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  18. Beatrice P. BoydFebruary 15, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    Grace, a lovely capture of a couple of lovebirds and in the perfect colors and setting. Happy belated hearts day to you as well.

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  19. laurak/ForestWalkArt :)February 15, 2012 at 3:06 PM

    what a BEAUTIFUL valentine picture!! looks so very christmas-y!!! :)

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  20. MoiCLouLouFebruary 15, 2012 at 10:00 PM

    Truly beautiful Grace! I didn't have the chance to see it yesterday but these pictures are as good, believe me... And with your comments it's a short love story!
    Really, really sweet!
    Thanks for sharing,
    Louise

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  21. theconstantwalkerFebruary 16, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    Happy Birthday Grace...
    I hope you have a wonderful day XX

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  22. NancyFebruary 16, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    What love birds they are...so cute and so attentive to each other....

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  23. BlueShellFebruary 17, 2012 at 3:20 AM

    Oh...so sweet...and you have got snow...
    I have cold...here in north Portugal...but NO SNOW AT ALL...nor rain....
    Love your photos...
    BS

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  24. ShySongbirdFebruary 20, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    Hi Grace, I just popped back to say I hope you received my email OK . Please don't think I expected an answer (I know it is a strain to use the computer) but I wanted to let you know I had sent it just in case it didn't get through due to any security settings you may have.

    Take care :-)

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  25. JenniferFebruary 20, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    soooooo gorgeous! love the sunshine and ice and the fabulous cardinals. thanks for sharing. :)

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  26. Kathie BrownFebruary 20, 2012 at 8:34 PM

    So cute! I hope you enjoyed Valentines Day and I hope you finally got to count some birds for the GBBC!

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  27. MaryFebruary 22, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    Ahhhhhh.....what a sweet Valentine's Day post! They are the perfect bird for the day.....or any day :-)

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