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EYESORE 9001

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Wed Jul 23, 2025, 07:27 AM Jul 23

Young cardinal in molt


Please excuse the limitations of long-range photography on a phone. I looked up to see this fellow on an arm of a TV antenna, busily preening. As you can see, feathers are askew, and is a younger bird, hence a fledgling. I felt honored that he would stop at my place for a little on-the-go grooming.
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