Molting Cardinal

He is not looking his best and seems uncomfortable too. He kept lifting his wings and poking at his feathers.
Other shot from today; https://365project.org/gardencat/this-and-that/2023-08-20

[Beryl Lloyd]

Poor bird - moulting can not be a pleasant time - great shot and focus ! fav

[Heather]

A great shot of this poor cardinal! I've never seen this before, but of course it's part of a bird's life. Fav

[Judith Johnson]

Stunning close-up

[KoalaGardens🐨]

haha it's like catching me first thing in the morning

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Oh my- he does look very uncomfortable! I don't think I've ever seen one in such a poor state as this! Good shot.

[Walks @ 7]

Feel sorry for his discomfort

[Shutterbug]

Maybe it is “itchy”. Definitely not his usual pretty self.

[*lynn]

excellent details of the feathers

[amyK]

Nicely detailed