A Scarlet Coat

Walking along the road beside the bay one recent morning, Baloo and I came upon this handsome fellow in the brush. 

He stood out so vividly against the more muted winter hues that I just had to admire him - I like the way he's peering through the branches to keep an eye on us. 

Then there's this bright bird that frequents my back yard feeders and perches in the hydrangea bush to wait his turn at the sunflower hearts.

The brilliant red with the backdrop of snow is just stunning. 

I also liked this pair in the crab apple tree out front. The cardinal and the goldfinch look like they are regarding each other a little warily, wondering who will have first dibs at the feeder.