Beak and Buds

That's what caught my eye in this out-the-window shot. Don't think I've ever noticed what an unusual formation the cardinal beak has. And those pecan tree buds are definitely getting bigger - with freezing temperatures coming tomorrow.

[amyK]

Excellent clarity

[Jane Pittenger]

The beak reminds me a bit of a cross bill

[Rick]

Awesome capture. Was wondering if it might be split or if that is the way that it is.

[gloria jones]

Super capture with a great pov, details

[Rosan]

Super capture!

[Gayle]

Fantastic capture! Her beak appears split similar to my photo of Mr. Cardinal with the split beak: https://365project.org/gaylewood/365/2018-01-10
He's been a regular visitor to my feeders for a year now so he's coping well with his damaged beak. :-)

[Diana]

A Magnificent capture, great details especially on the beak. She is also getting a bit bigger ;-) Fav

[CC Folk]

Another beauty! Fav.

[Casablanca]

Fascinating beak, looks like he is pouting!

[sally agnew]

A lovely shot of this pretty bird :)

[Caterina]

superb!

[A New Year - A New Mary!]

Beautiful bird!

[elkehochban]

She's beautiful! Hope her split beak doesn't interfere with her ability to eat, poor thing!

[Merrelyn]

Beautiful feather detail :)

[Joy's Focus]

Lovely Cardinal!

[Janet B.]

Looks like she's had some damage done to her beak, but she seems to be surviving just fine with it ... she's beautiful!

[Sue]

What a beautiful bird

[Margaret Brown]

Beautiful, fav

[Cathy]

Beautiful!

[KoalaGardens🐨]

what a stunner! fav

[Catherine]

What a handsome bird and very well captured

[Joanna kate]

These are attractive birds indeed

[Susan]

Lovely shot - so clear.

[Tony]

Sweet close-up capture.

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great shot

[Ann H. LeFevre]

I think her beak is damaged- sort of like a chipped tooth. But she seems to be managing just fine. Good shot.

[Islandgirl]

Wonderful shot of this cardinal!

[Lois]

Beautiful clarity and color!