Bird Species
Northern Cardinal

Photo Location
Huntley Meadows Park

Photo Caption
In the midst of a winter snowfall, a female northern cardinal perched among swamp rose branches, seeds clinging to her beak. I was grateful I was close by and that she stayed for a moment, munching on rose hips, her warm tones standing out softly against the muted whites and grays.

Female cardinals often go unnoticed next to their brilliant red male counterparts, yet moments like this show their subtle elegance.