Saturday, October 31, 2009

Eating Poke: Male Northern Cardinal






Some time ago I posted a Tufted Titmouse posing in a poke plant. Eileen asked in a comment if any birds eat poke berries. Here is your proof Eileen; Cardinals do!

Normally a bright and flashy red, this Cardinal’s more splotchy and subdued colors are caused by the molt which normally takes place from late summer to early autumn.

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8 comments:

eileeninmd said...

And he looks like he is a messy eater too. Great photo and thanks for my answer. I have the pokeberries growing all over my yard.

Squirrel said...

This is such a beautiful photo! Thanks for sharing it =)

magiceye said...

lovely capture indeed!

Montanagirl said...

Terrific photo!

Brad Myers said...

Good sharp photo Coy. I may have to order the book set you mentioned, I can always use the help.

Did you get to Virginia with your brother?

Calico Crazy said...

Great capture! He looks slightly disgruntled, like he didn't really want his picture taken.

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Tom said...

Proof enough for sure Salty... great pictures

imac said...

Very colourful capture Coy.