Seize the Moment!
By Lina Younes
In my first blog of the New Year, I described how a lively cardinal greeted me during my first morning walk of 2013. Since I was not able to capture the scene with my camera at the time, I was determined to do so this past weekend.
On Saturday morning, I decided to go out on my morning walk equipped with my camera from the start. I retraced my steps in search of the animated bird. Although I could hear chirping in the background, the little cardinal was nowhere to be found. On Sunday morning, I repeated my quest and was quickly rewarded with the sights and sounds of the little cardinal that was flying from branch to branch chirping away. It seemed that he was courting another female cardinal that was quietly perched on one of the higher branches of the same tree. Since I was able to capture the scene this time, I decided to share some pictures with you.
While spring is officially several months away, I already noticed some increased activity among the birds in our neighborhood. It definitely helps having bushes and trees in the area that are welcoming to birds and other of nature’s creatures all year round.
I’m eager to explore activities that will allow me and my family to enjoy the great outdoors. Bird-watching offers such an opportunity. Regardless of your interests, taking a walk, breathing the fresh air, enjoying nature are nice ways to start the day. What are you interested in? Please share your thoughts with us.
About the author: Lina Younes has been working for EPA since 2002 and currently serves the Multilingual Outreach and Communications Liaison for EPA. She manages EPA’s social media efforts in Spanish. Prior to joining EPA, she was the Washington bureau chief for two Puerto Rican newspapers and she has worked for several government agencies.
Jan 11, 2013 @ 11:14:56
really beautiful bird! 😀
Jan 11, 2013 @ 15:34:46
I love red bird.
Jan 11, 2013 @ 15:48:23
I really enjoyed reading your story starting the new year off right. I can’t believe its already 2013!! Well anyways what i really enjoy doing in the morning that i just started up doing again is working out. Not a lot just a slow start. 5 push ups this morning and 6 tomorrow. Soon i will be up to over a 100 and itll be summer. Hopefully i can be like that hunk bird. haha, anyways thank you very much Lina take care!
Jan 11, 2013 @ 21:55:43
we all birds, one of the beautiful creation of god and a great ahowcase of nature.
but the cruel fact is in my erea we are loosing these beauties because of mobile tower. how to stop this…..
Jan 12, 2013 @ 00:51:22
Very Nice Photo of cardinal. I heard this birds are no more available like this. But have good news for them like yours. I have research about various bird and lost of books. But Now you have surprise me bye taking their photo in early morning. I also appreciate your hard work which is done you to take picture with your cameras. I will eagerly to wait for your new blog and photo. Best of luck for next achievement.
Jan 12, 2013 @ 02:53:31
Read more about birds on our articles directory.
Jan 12, 2013 @ 03:43:01
I am agree. To start the day with walk, breathing the fresh air, listening the songs of the birds are the beautiful emotions. And while this is possible it is necessary to use.
Jan 13, 2013 @ 20:32:48
About the author: Lina Younes has been working for EPA since 2002 and currently serves the Multilingual Outreach and Communications Liaison for EPA.
Jan 14, 2013 @ 02:56:19
i like it good article
Jan 14, 2013 @ 06:33:27
interesting article,,
Jan 14, 2013 @ 10:26:23
Thanks, Shane for your comments. Working out is also a good way to “wake up” all the senses to start the new day. Happy New Year!
Lina-EPA
Jan 14, 2013 @ 10:27:58
Thank you, Vicky
This weekend I saw a family of blue jays flying among the trees. They were too far to take a good picture. Will try for a future blog.
Have a nice day.
Lina-EPA
Jan 14, 2013 @ 16:18:20
Very good picture of the cardinal. It is interesting that they are around at this time of the year as you noted. Birds are a norm year around here on the west coast, but i rarely see colorful ones such as a cardinal or robin where I live. Highlights for me have been humming birds, a roadrunner once in a while and there has been an owl hanging out at night. I havent been able to get a good look at the owl. Hopefully I can take your inspiration for the morning walk to see more varieties and get a little exercise. Thank you.
Jan 14, 2013 @ 21:54:33
Thanks, Pete Definitely recommend the morning walk. I’ve seen some interesting birds, but I have never seen a real roadrunner! You beat me there!
Take care,
Lina
Jan 14, 2013 @ 23:34:14
I crazy like cardinal. And I really enjoyed reading your story.
Jan 15, 2013 @ 00:23:08
I like birds but I do not have pictures of rare birds.
Jan 15, 2013 @ 00:27:55
wow interesting
Jan 16, 2013 @ 20:32:48
Cardinals are one of the prettiest birds. Our backyard is blessed with frequent visits by these beautiful creatures.
Jan 16, 2013 @ 23:59:39
Great article. The birds are amazing.
Jan 17, 2013 @ 17:06:41
Thanks for all your comments. We are fortunate to have a wide variety of birds visiting our backyard. That’s why it’s important to plant the right trees and shrubs so that birds and other pollinators will visit you often.
Jan 20, 2013 @ 13:28:59
Wow, Great article!
I love
red bird
Jan 21, 2013 @ 23:33:55
These are terrific photographs! I am so happy to see cardinals featured. I just saw a bird watching poster at a local park today, and am considering it as a spring nature-consciousness activity…
Jan 23, 2013 @ 10:01:00
Thanks, Graham
I think spring bird-watching is a great activity. Hope to write more blogs on this subject. Thanks for your comments.
Jan 25, 2013 @ 20:45:07
very nice foto. beautiful red bird..i like it
Jan 26, 2013 @ 23:29:32
Great Article , I’m Verry Love Bird , Because Bird Is beautifull
Jan 27, 2013 @ 21:55:58
These are terrific photographs! I am so happy to see cardinals featured. I just saw a bird watching poster at a local park today, and am the right trees and shrubs so that birds and other pollinators will visit you often.
Jan 29, 2013 @ 22:01:45
very nice foto. beautiful red bird..i like it
Feb 01, 2013 @ 13:10:49
i like it good article
Feb 03, 2013 @ 13:30:10
Thank you sharing information.
Very good.
Feb 04, 2013 @ 04:54:13
Because Bird Is beautifull
Feb 04, 2013 @ 13:04:45
These are terrific photographs! I am so happy to see cardinals featured. I just saw a bird watching poster at a local park today, and am considering it as a spring nature-consciousness activity.
Feb 17, 2013 @ 07:41:33
Nice Bird, is that also live in indonesia
Feb 17, 2013 @ 20:26:29
Cardinals are lovely birds . I guess their lovers are lucky now as it seems that this bird has extended it’s habitat north of the Ohio River. Cardinals are seen mostly in the Eastern US from Lower canada and extending south all the way to the Gulf Coast. They can be found in fields, hedges, swamps, and parks and gardens.
Feb 20, 2013 @ 04:31:41
red cardinal, i never seen before, so cute
Feb 28, 2013 @ 10:31:52
Thanks, Tripsetc
I’ve seen this pair of cardinals frequently around my yard. I’ll be writing follow up blogs on the issue. Stay tuned.
Lina-EPA
Mar 05, 2013 @ 21:28:44
I Love this bird.
Mar 10, 2013 @ 10:38:18
Nice Article.
Mar 13, 2013 @ 03:17:27
i have more birds in my place. this nice article thanks
Mar 14, 2013 @ 00:32:41
Nice Article.
Mar 14, 2013 @ 04:35:17
nice info gan 😀
Mar 14, 2013 @ 04:36:53
nice article
Mar 14, 2013 @ 04:37:45
nice article 😀
Mar 19, 2013 @ 09:01:36
Untill the end i read this entry.. in my head heard three little birds song from bob marley. Btw, awesome article..
much respect
Mar 20, 2013 @ 10:55:34
we all birds, one of the beautiful creation of god and a great ahowcase of nature.
but the cruel fact is in my erea we are loosing these beauties because of mobile tower. how to stop this …
Mar 24, 2013 @ 05:17:35
wow ! .. red cardinal, nice article !
Apr 05, 2013 @ 19:25:08
Wow, Great article! I love Very Much…
Apr 07, 2013 @ 08:34:33
Well written article, and amazing looking bird, beautiful colour it has.
Apr 11, 2013 @ 10:12:50
Hello, nice pictures there of the birds.
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Apr 21, 2013 @ 23:33:19
nice information
Apr 27, 2013 @ 23:56:32
Nice Article.
Enjoyed reading your story …
Apr 30, 2013 @ 06:09:27
Wow Nice Post.
I Agree starting the day with walking, having the fresh air, listening the songs of the birds is really awesome. I do this every morning and its great feeling you would never get no matter how much money you spend.
Any Way Tanx for such a wonderful post.
Regards
Srikanth
-Admin
May 02, 2013 @ 18:44:21
its very good!
May 29, 2013 @ 20:25:11
Awesome and very good..
Thanks Lina,
Regards
Jun 17, 2013 @ 22:11:48
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Jul 08, 2013 @ 06:17:50
I did not know them very interesting. Thanks for sharing.
Jul 25, 2013 @ 21:03:40
I Agree starting the day with walking, having the fresh air
Aug 15, 2013 @ 09:30:26
Wow This Is really great info, thanks!
Aug 31, 2013 @ 18:27:56
This post is just so lovely I just like it so much. Thanks for sharing it.
Sep 28, 2013 @ 16:59:45
Excellent article, thank you so much for the info!
Oct 21, 2013 @ 14:31:09
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