Carol DM
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.
Sharing this photo with my Backyard Birds series I started awhile back. I have many different birds that visit the deck feeder. This one has a sunflower seed in his mouth. He cracks it and leaves the shells for me to clean up.
My Dad always called these redbirds. We talked every day about birds. I miss those talks.
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 wonderful day everyone.
Photo ©CarolDM
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i love cardinals! they are so beautiful!
And they say if you see one in your yard, you have been visited by a loved one. Up to you to choose. I choose to believe, even if I am feeing them. 🙂
i had never heard that – now I am watching for Cardinals!
You are kidding! …A cardinal is a representative of a loved one who has passed. When you see one, it means they are visiting you. They usually show up when you most need them or miss them. They also make an appearance during times of celebration as well as despair to let you know they will always be with you. Look for them, they’ll appear. ~unknown
There are so many links all over the place about this. https://wildforbirds.blog/2015/12/15/cardinals-signs-from-heaven/
i had heard that about other birds never cardinals. Now I am sad I live where Cardinals are not often seen.
Thanks for the link –
Don’t be sad, you could still see one!
Watching birds is my favorite hobby. Lening about them is an ongoing endeavor.
I always like to learn and I do every year it seems.
what an absolute cutie. I love seeing birds of all kinds
Cardinals are gorgeous birds and I love seeing them.
These are wonderful little birds. I like their color.
I love the males especially.
Such a lovely capture, Cardinals are gorgeous birds!
I agree and thank you!
The red male cardinal is such a cute little bird.
Thanks, one of my favorite birds.
Little one but so beautiful.
Yes he is and made my day, thanks.
This is a really wonderful bird, dear friend
That you my friend, I love these birds.
I was going to ask how you know it was a Male but then I kept reading and my answer was there. I guess cardinals and bluejays are in the same burden family as both like sunflower seeds and peanuts… Great photographic feat…
Yes, the bright red. The two birds usually do not tolerate sharing. The blue jay is more of a bully bird. But I still love seeing them.
I have written about the pretty female here….
https://virily.com/virily_poll/the-female-cardinal-2/