{"id":127492,"date":"2024-04-12T03:05:10","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T08:05:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/?p=127492"},"modified":"2024-04-12T03:02:59","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T08:02:59","slug":"male-northern-cardinal-photos-from-arkansas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onthewingphotography.com\/wings\/2024\/04\/12\/male-northern-cardinal-photos-from-arkansas\/","title":{"rendered":"Male Northern Cardinal Photos From Arkansas"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello from my friend Steve Creek’s amazing bird-filled yard in Arkansas<\/span><\/a>, where I photographed this striking male Northern Cardinal from his deck yesterday.<\/p>\n

\"MaleMale Northern Cardinal in an Arkansas oak tree in spring \u2013 Nikon D500, f8, 1\/640, ISO 800, +0.3 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

It was not easy getting photos yesterday because the wind was blowing with gale-force winds but we photographed from the deck anyway. The sun was shining and after a cold start to the day, the birds began to come into the feeders about 10 am. The light was lovely.<\/p>\n

The birds were lovelier for me because I was seeing, hearing, and photographing eastern birds once again.<\/p>\n

\"NorthernNorthern Cardinal male in Arkansas \u2013 Nikon D500, f8, 1\/640, ISO 800, +0.3 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

I’ve missed seeing and hearing Northern Cardinals. The males and their scarlet-colored feathers always make me smile, and even though the females aren’t as colorful, I love their more subtle plumage.<\/p>\n

I was busy looking at all the nearby birds. Steve saw this male come in before I did, and he suggested that I photograph the cardinal in the oak tree because they look great against the new oak leaves. He is correct about that, as my images clearly show.<\/p>\n

\"SaucySaucy male Northern Cardinal in Arkansas \u2013 Nikon D500, f8, 1\/640, ISO 800, +0.3 EV, Nikkor 500mm VR with 1.4x TC, natural light<\/span><\/p>\n

I had a blast photographing this male cardinal as he hung onto the oak branch in the strong winds. The wind sure made his crest stand up and out.<\/p>\n

I love these birds, and it’s great seeing them again after almost ten months. I suspect I will be sharing more of these cardinals and other birds very soon. I took a bunch of photos yesterday!<\/p>\n

Life is<\/em> good.<\/p>\n

Mia<\/p>\n

Click here<\/span><\/a> to see more of my Northern Cardinal photos plus facts and information about this species.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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