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Another capture from the amazing Santa Clara Ranch near South Padre Island, TX.

During mating season the male Cardinal will present food for his mate. Was blessed to capture the interaction on such a picturesque perch. The fact that we don't get these in Denver makes it more special to me.

Chose to leave the seed remnants as it is part of the story- personal pref

Canon R6
600mm
Tripod
ISO 2500
1/2500
f5.6

LR and PS, NI for noise. Slight crop. Removed one faint dropping from the bottom of the perch.