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Moulting Northern Cardinal photographed in Norman, Oklahoma

Original: Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) moulting in Norman, Oklahoma, United States on August 26, 2026 Some of the cam

A photographer in Norman, Oklahoma has shared images of a Northern Cardinal going through its late-summer moult, taken on August 26, 2026. The shots show the bird's patchy plumage as it replaces feathers, and the photographer has also published the camera settings used. Birdwatchers in the area are appreciating the close look at a familiar backyard species in an unusual state.

Why now: Moulting cardinals look scruffy and unusual, making the photos striking to bird lovers.

Northern CardinalNormanOklahomaUnited States

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