This was the first time I had seen a Cardinal whose plumage looked like he was wearing a red cowl. He was one of the common, visual treats found on the island of Kaui from last summer’s visit.
1 Shot Wednesday: Red-crested Cardinal
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Cindy Bruchman 
Stunning!
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Thanks Maggie — I thought the red against the gray stone was particularly vibrant. He jumped around a lot but finally stood still for me to snap my camera. 🙂
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He is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing this moment.
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Isn’t it fun how a singular shot can transport you to a place and time? This little guy is the conductor.
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How nice!
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I never saw a cardinal that look like before. All cardinals I know are completely red.
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So bright. WP won’t register my like
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You just did. 😉 Thank you, Derrick.
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What a striking bird. We don’t have those in Britain, so it is exciting to see one up close.
Best wishes, Pete. x
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We don’t have them in the Continental U.S. either, so it was a rare treat for me, as well.
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Now THAT’S a bird costume!
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Well said, John!
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Exotic plumage. Nice to see.
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Thanks, Fraggle. I agree.
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Nice. Never seen one of those. ‘Spoze they’re common in Arizona?
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No, not at all. You can only find them in the Hawaiian Islands. 😉
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Oops … wrong continent.
Got the right planet tho.
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ha ha ha
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And such a bright color red. He must be a real hit around the female cardinals!!
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I bet!
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Rather a stunning little chap
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Thank you, Sue. I agree and was happy he agreed to pose for me.
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Yes!
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Gorgeous!!! That red!
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Thanks, Keith. I loved his hat!
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Excellent photo. You would have to use a distance lens for that I would guess so that makes the photo clarity more remarkable.
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I am always wishing for clearer close ups, but I find most of my shots are aimed at things far away and can’t seem to capture the far away shots, too. I would have to shell out a lot of money yo be able to achieve both goals. It is a fun hobby. Nothing more. Thanks for commenting
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Around 1985, somebody knocked on our door in Nottingham, England, and said “You’ve got a really strange bird in your garden!” I went out to look, and it was one of these. I suppose it must have been an escaped cage bird, but it certainly brightened the place up!
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Wow! I was reading this type only lives in the Hawaiian islands. A long way from home, indeed!
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That is one cool looking bird Cindy.
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I love the birds in Australia. You down under have the coolest animal kingdom
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🙂
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Very beautiful. All I can see on my bird table this morning are two pigeons, hopefully the robin’s red breast might brighten the gloom.
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Sorry you have a gloomy day. Here’s hoping you get some colorful birds a visiting!
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Wow!
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That is a cute picture 🙂 Anyway, keep up the great work as always 🙂
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Thank you, John.
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What an absolutely beautiful bird. That red is perfection.
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He was a cutey. I sat watching him hop around for a good fifteen minutes before it occured to me to take a picture of him. Thanks, Abbi.
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Great shot!
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I appreciate your comment, Inese.
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The photo encapsulates the beauty (and perfection) of Earth! 🙂
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Wow! I thank you, Eric.
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Amazing! You made it look even more stunning
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I appreciate the compliment.
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Beautiful picture Cindy….the cardinal is a special bird….
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Thank you. I had never seen that variety before.
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