Well, I'm Out of the Tree

This baby cardinal didn't exactly fly out of the tree - more like slowly fell?? He wandered around the deck, fell in the cut-out hole surrounding the tree there, finally managed to get back out (just a foot deep) then wandered over to a flower pot. He doesn't look very happy, that's for sure! Really Mr. Sad Sack when viewed large.

[cheryl]

he is adorable

[Hope D Jennings]

Ooooooooo Milanie!I always have nesting cardinals around here and yet I have never seen a fledgling!This is awesome!Wonderful composition and clarity !!

[Laura J.]

Ohhhhh poor little guy, he does look a bit frazzled. Hope he makes it back in the nest ok!

[❀ Lynn]

I have never seen a cardinal at this stage of their life! He does look a sad sack...something of an "ugly duckling" sydrome here!

[Chrissie]

Awww, he is a precious little one. Great capture.

[Allison Maltese]

They are so funny looking. He looks like an animatronic bird to me! Nice focus and detail.

[Nita]

Cool shot, it is a big world out there and hard to navigate on your first try.

[Alison Hewitt Bailey]

Oh, I've got to fav this. It's a lovely shot, so well timed and that expression is just priceless! Don't you feel like you want to give the poor little fella hug and take him home to his Mum!