Carol DM
Elenka has started an animal challenge. You can read her post here Animal Challenge If they could talk, they would tell us a lot of stories. If they could talk every day, they would tell us how much they love us, Elenka says.
Captured this beautiful female cardinal in my deck feeder. Remember the male cardinal is a bright red bird. The female is a little more subdued but she has pretty features as well. Her beak, crown and tail are red. Her wings are a mixture of browns and reds.
Hopefully you can see the snow on her face. She dug past the snow in the feeder to find the treasured sunflower seeds. Entertaining to watch. Their favorite food are the sunflower seeds and the occasional peanut. I think if the cardinal could talk she would say, “would you please get this snow out of my way so I can eat my seeds”. The snow will be gone soon. The birds will be happy.
©CarolDM2018
they are one of my fav birds to watch a long with finches & blue birds
Absolutely, bluebirds are probably my favorite.
Ferdinand and Lydia nested in the hedge under the window for years. Loved seeing them raise young and interacting with other species. They DO talk to us, only some listen. Beautiful birds!
Yes I hear their voices, some do not understand when I say that but that is fine with me. 🙂
All of the animals talk to me. Thanks for visiting. Always a pleasure.
And some were not meant to. You have the spirit of a true animist. Really? Thanks, didn’t I warn you about encouraging me?
Ha I love your sense of humor!
I’m so sorry, it’s an infection. Ichthyological Oochenscoot. A hazard when hanging with fish. Albert has an ointment…Grin.
Thank you for sharing this post of the Cardinal.
Thanks to you for visiting, much appreciated!
My pleasure Carol DM to praise you for your work on this post.
She’s adorable! If I could, I would remove all the snow for her. Excellent capture!
I know but you know they seem to enjoy it as long as the feeder is full!
Cute, little bird and such a great post. 🙂
Thanks for the comment.
Nice capture. Question, how can you tell the gender of birds?
Easy. The male cardinal for example is a solid bright red, the female is a duller color. Most of the time the males are the brighter color.
I also have a great bird ID book. 🙂
Beautiful photo and nice post!
Thanks for the comment.
Wow Carol this picture is captivating. If I end up writing about birds know that you were part of the inspiration..
Well thank you very much Bradley. I am honored! I love watching my backyard birds.
Like I always say, “Small is beautiful,” lovely little bird : )
Thanks, it is a beautiful bird.
Nice post! Nice picture!
Thank you Georgi for commenting.
I always love these beautiful birds. I find it difficult to find food in the winter. For the simple reason that it was frozen. Thanks for the wonderful post.
Thanks, I put out a deck feeder and fill it with sunflower seeds and peanuts.
Thank you Virily for posting my post finally. 🙂
Now if you could get my other four posts from two days ago to show
up on my profile I will be happy. 🙂
Very nice photo!!
Makes a good postcard
Thanks so much, taken from inside on my deck.
You must have an impressive deck, Carol!! 🙂
I am blessed and I really do enjoy it.