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Two Cardinals battle with one another constantly and this day was no exception. This Cardinal is in a pose to battle with the other; it is ready to shoot right off the limb towards the other bird when

Two Cardinals battle with one another constantly and this day was no exception. This Cardinal is in a pose to battle with the other; it is ready to shoot right off the limb towards the other bird when it makes a move. You can see fight in its eyes.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 02.2011
Date Uploaded: 11.2012
Photo Location: Greenwood, Indiana, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D300
Copyright: © Linda Hoopes