Red Cardinal on Dogwood Branch - Spring Wildlife Illustration #3097107 (License: Personal Use)

This detailed colored pencil illustration features a brilliant male northern cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) with its iconic crimson plumage, black facial mask, and pointed crest, perched on a slender branch. Surrounding the bird are three pristine white dogwood blossoms (Cornus florida), each with four bracts and a yellow-green center, complemented by glossy green leaves. The composition evokes the freshness of springtime in eastern North American woodlands.

Used on nature blogs, wildlife education sites, seasonal greeting cards, or conservation pages; targets users searching for bird illustrations, spring flora/fauna, or printable nature art.