1/09/2013

color in the wild woods


The Mourning Doves Zenaida macroura, usually appearing drab from a distance, are extremely colorful up close and against the white snow.

The female Northern Cardinal Cardinalis cardinalis is a study in contrasts with her bright orange beak, orange striped wing primaries, and perky peaked cap.
The Dark-eyed Junco Junco hyemalis, in formal black and white, looks striking among the soft colors of the frosted branches and hanging samaras.