“Some of them maybe just have one little spot and some of them have even more white on them than the one I photographed,” Scott said. “Cardinals like sunflower seeds, so I threw a bunch out there on the snow and ice. That’s when he came. He was probably out there between 10 and 15 minutes each time.”

Even if it was a very short visit, it was enough for Scott to grab some adorable snaps and a footage of the rare white cardinal. According to the birdwatcher, once the bird flew away, it never returned. But who knows, it’s never too late for such an incredible visit.