This female Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) was sporting a spiky punk rock hairstyle when I spotted her on Monday at Occoquan Bay National Wildlife Refuge. Female cardinals do not have as many bright red feathers as their male counterparts, but I find them to be equally striking and arguably even more beautiful.
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She has an interesting look, that’s for sure.
Love this. She’s getting ready to take the stage.
Great Image Mike! Enjoyed seeing it!
Haha! Funny.
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She looks like a member of a British street gang. 😀
I agree, Steve. I was not close enough to see if she had any tattoos or body piercings.
Maybe she’s a Mohican? Terrific shot.