Carol DM
Sharing one of my favorite backyard birds with the Saturday Critters challenge. These birds are such a delight to see at the deck feeder. This is the male Northern Cardinal. The female is more of a brown with a reddish colored beak and tail. The male always has a burst of color stronger than the female.
They also look stunning in the snow with their bright red color. The sunflower seeds and peanuts are two of their favorite foods.
Have a great day.
Photo ©CarolDM
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Do you have a favorite bird?
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Gorgeous capture! I have many favorite birds. They are so many, that I don’t know whether it counts as having a favorite, haha.
My favorite is the red tailed hawk for a wild bird. Pet, would have to be an Electus Parrot.
I love those too and sometimes will see them in the yard, but I hold my breath, wondering if he’s coming after one of my birds. 🙂 They are stunning to see up close.
I remember that shot you got of her, or him. They do hunt the smaller ones though. They seem to leave the birds alone around here, so many mice, gophers, and rabbits to keep them busy.
I have not seen bluebirds lately, kind of worries.
I wonder why. I hope they come back too.
Beautiful photo. Your work is always excellent
How very kind, these are all taken in my backyard from inside.
Very nice. You are lucky because your posts approving. I am still waiting for editor’s kindness
I am so very sorry your posts have been delayed, if I could help I would. But unfortunately I have no control of the posts here. Hopefully soon for you. Just so you know, you are not alone. Many are waiting, for days now for approval.
You are always ready to aim, fire and shoot.
You have to be when it comes to birds, they move so quickly. That is why I take them from inside during the winter.
Beautiful bird. We do not have such beautiful birds in our land.
Thanks, this is one of mynah favorites, very special bird.
My Dad loved these cardinals.
I do not have the favorite birds because it would be hard to decide for which … every bird is beautiful in its own way
Mine is the Bluebird but I love most of the ones I see. You are right.
I believe it’s really a wonderful bird
Yes it is special, it was also my Dad’s favorite.
I love birds. Cardinals are special to me. My high school mascot is the cardinal. Blue jays are my favorite!!
I love them all! Blue Jays, Bluebirds and the list goes on.
I am amazed by the world of animals where the average male is more dazzling than females such as lions, peacocks, like that male Northern Cardinal too.
Yes, all of the birds I see are the same, the males are always brighter. I think for protection of the females maybe.
That is very possible, but what I have ever known about peacocks is that the excess in males is to attract the attention of the opposite sex.
Yes that is typical males, right! 🙂
Nice photo .. hmm… I don’t think I’ve a favourite bird … I like any that are cute … :p
Thanks. My favorite is the Bluebird.
Oh my word, Carol. That is such a beautiful bird. You are so lucky seeing these little birds, how cute! I love to see robins, they are so cute too.
I agree with you, I love seeing them at the deck. I see robins out there now as well.
… Robins do not visit the feeder, they stay in the yard making it harder to photograph.