Sometimes discovering a rare opportunity close to home is just as much of an adventure as traveling to remote locations. This partially leucistic female cardinal showed up on a social media post. While followers debated exactly what type of bird was frequenting a backyard feeder in Sioux Falls, Bill went to work, reaching out to the homeowners, requesting he be able to see for himself.

It was a bitter cold and windy morning typical of a South Dakota January. Bill needed to take shelter behind yard furniture and grills to protect himself from the elements. Not only did she show up, after about three hours flitting about, she landed on a perch with a single bright spot of sunlight showcasing her dramatic and unique coloration.