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Beat it, Buster!!


 

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Beat it, Buster!!
Beat it, Buster!!

The male cardinal fiercely defends its breeding territory from other males. When a male sees its reflection in glass surfaces, it frequently will spend hours fighting the imaginary intruder. This cardinal returned many times, totally unconcerned about my presence as it compulsively launched itself at the mirror.


Jim Baines

 
 
 
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Good to see you back, Jim. I've seen cardinals do this too. Looks like he is ready to do battle. Excellent capture.


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February 19, 2010

 

Amy M. Wilson
  Hi Jim, good to see your post - great capture, colors, details and presentation!


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February 19, 2010

 

Michelle D. Allen
  What a capture! The colors are spectatular and the story in the photo makes it! Congratulations!


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February 19, 2010

 

Michelle Alton
  Thrilled that you posted this! It couldn't possibly be any better...(unless you have more shots?).

You've done a masterful job!


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February 19, 2010

 

Linda Blair
  This is incredible....love it...he is really determined to run that fellow off...lol!!!!!!!


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February 19, 2010

 
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  Cardinals may be beautiful but they sure are stupid. We had to cover over a window one year because of the reflection. Hmmm, maybe that's where birdbrain originated. What timing for this super shot!


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February 19, 2010

 

Tammy Espino
  Wonder if he knew he won the fight?! :) Excellent capture on this beautiful bird!


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February 19, 2010

 

Donna McMillan
  Excellent capture Jim! Bright colors, great timing and POV. Love it!


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February 19, 2010

 

Jane E. Kirn
  AMAZING shot Jim. Never seen a real red cardinal before. In photos, but not real life. Thanks for the great moment.


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February 21, 2010

 
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  Tex! You are back...and I see better than ever! I've seen cardinals do this also but was never quick enough to capture one in the throes of battle like this...perfect stop motion, his mirror reflection is just terrific - also like, very much, the tail outside of your crop...so glad to see you back, Tumbleweed!


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February 22, 2010

 

Cassie L. Woodlee
  WOW what a capture my friend!!!


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February 28, 2010

 

Melinda B. Shiflet
  Oh my goodness, my friend! What a GREAT capture!! Congrats on your Editor's Pick on this one! Hope you all are doing well down there in Texas! Will catch up soon. Take care!

Melinda


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April 01, 2010

 
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