Top of the morning to you

This yellow-billed cardinal juvenile was drying out after its morning bath. A bit of preening followed and then it was in good shape for the rest of the day.

Posted in response to Becky’s April Squares challenge theme of ‘Top.’ See more responses here.

8 thoughts on “Top of the morning to you”

naturebackin May 2, 2020 at 9:36 am

It still manages to look so pretty even when a bit disheveled.

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1. Graham Post authorMay 2, 2020 at 5:16 pm
  
  Yes, and it would be looking sharp again in a fairly short time.
  
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BeckyB April 22, 2020 at 10:13 am

forgot to ask . . . . . are they unique to Hawaii?

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1. Graham Post authorApril 22, 2020 at 6:42 pm
  
  No, they’re South American in origin and were introduced to Hawaii in the 1930s.
  
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BeckyB April 22, 2020 at 10:12 am

A top day can only start with a good wash!

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restlessjo April 22, 2020 at 9:32 am

He’s cute 🙂 🙂

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Terri Webster Schrandt April 22, 2020 at 8:56 am

Nothing like a bath to start the day! He is a cutie!

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1. Graham Post authorApril 22, 2020 at 6:41 pm
  
  Yes he is. Wet birds always look so disheveled.
  
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