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Christmas red

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As much as I love the coloring of female cardinals, I have to admit the Christmas red of the males is pretty spectacular.

Merry Christmas everybody.

Author: dawnkinster

I'm a long time banker having worked in banks since the age of 17. I took a break when I turned 50 and went back to school. I graduated right when the economy took a turn for the worst and after a year of library work found myself unemployed. I was lucky that my previous bank employer wanted me back. So here I am again, a long time banker. Change is hard.

24 thoughts on “Christmas red”

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  1. shoreacres
    December 25, 2025 at 8:49 am

    Merry Christmas to you, Dawn!

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  2. lois
    December 25, 2025 at 9:22 am

    A most beautiful Christmas card. Merry Christmas, Dawn. Nothing to see on social media of dogs unwrapping presents, Penny! 🎄😹 🎅

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  3. Denise
    December 25, 2025 at 9:39 am

    Merry Christmas, Dawn! 🎄

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  4. derrycats
    December 25, 2025 at 11:09 am

    Lovely capture! Merry Christmas to you as well.

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  6. Dakota/Caren/Cody
    December 25, 2025 at 12:10 pm

    I agree with you! Merry Christmas to all of you! But………you left OUT Miss Penny in HER red hat??????? She should be here! xoxo

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  7. Carol
    December 25, 2025 at 12:33 pm

    Merry Christmas to you!

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  8. Michelle
    December 25, 2025 at 1:06 pm

    Agreed. Merry Christmas!

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  9. nonsmokingladybug
    December 25, 2025 at 3:28 pm

    I have to agree, but they always fly in pairs. In our yard the male is the ‘hunter’ and when it’s ok to eat, then the female appears. It’s like he is watching over her, which I find very sweet. Merry Christmas, Dawn.

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    • dawnkinster
      December 26, 2025 at 5:37 pm

      Right now the males seem to be flocked together. There were five in an ice covered tree today, waiting their turns at the feeder. There was one or maybe 2 females too…but later on in the new year they will be in pairs again around here. I hope you had a good Christmas.

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  10. Linda Schaub
    December 25, 2025 at 9:16 pm

    Very beautiful and festive-look birds. Merry Christmas Dawn!

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    • dawnkinster
      December 26, 2025 at 5:38 pm

      We were festive again today with cardinals in ice covered trees. Hope you had a good Christmas.

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      • Linda Schaub
        December 26, 2025 at 8:14 pm

        I’ll bet that was quite a sight to see! I saw some pictures online of ice-covered trees with red berries and it looked beautiful. We were at 33 degrees more than at the freezing mark, so we did not get ice build-up like you had. My Christmas was quiet, but at least I got out for a walk, something that has been in short supply lately and likely tomorrow too.

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  11. Karma
    December 26, 2025 at 10:08 am

    Beautiful shot, just like a Christmas card. I hope you had a great day yesterday.

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  12. Debbie
    December 27, 2025 at 1:59 pm

    Gorgeous photo, Dawn! Hope you had a festive Christmas. It was warmer here than normal, but I’m not complaining. At least, I’m not having to shovel snow … or towel off four feeties when “somebody” insists on going out for a look-see!

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