Was so excited to get this shot. For #BirdOfTheDay #Fledglings, this little cardinal was still dependent on dad to bring home the bacon. Poor dad was molting and lost his topknot. And the young one almost fits the #50ShadesOfGrey theme, as well.
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A fledgling cardinal is standing on a large rock and has its mouth open as Dad prepares to give it some seeds he collected. The male cardinal has several feathers missing, including the ones on the top of its head.
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