As winter days become increasingly drab and colorless, I particularly love seeing the bright colors of the male Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis), like this one that I spotted high in a tree at Huntley Meadows Park this past weekend. Many birds blend in so well with their surroundings that they are difficult to spot—that is certainly not the case for the bold male cardinal. Throughout the winter the cardinal is with us, helping to keep our world from becoming completely monochromatic.
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Mike Powell 
We’ve not yet moved into the drear days of winter, but a cardinal’s color always is welcome. They seem to be bold birds. Perhaps that color gives them confidence.
Great portrait. I love the flash of colour the cardinals and jays provide during these dull, grey months.
He has a rather serious look today.