Cardinal Companions

Description

Here she is up close. Her plumage on full display. Her mate stayed nearby, unmistakable in red. Watching them together, it’s easy to understand why these pairs often mate for life, even within Ontario’s urban forests.

Taken By

Michelle Axford

Taken On

March 6, 2026

Tagged

female red cardinal forest shelter animal bird beak finch vertebrate wing northern_cardinal wildlife close-up feather