She greeted me in the morning, soft feathered and I think quite young,
her tail feathers especially beautiful - Ms. Northern Cardinal.
Enjoying the brilliant October sunshine from her perch on the
shepherd's hook where the feeder hangs beneath the fig tree.
She stayed quite a while seeming to enjoy the warmth.
She and her family are non-migrators so will be spending the
winter months here. They gather in small flocks of up to
twenty birds and will definitely be looking for seed, insects
and fruits/berries in the garden no matter what the weather.
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Oh, isn't she a beauty, and as you say quite young looking. What a sweetie. And beautifully photographed, as always Mary.
ReplyDeleteThank you dear Patricia.
DeleteI always think of you when I see a lovely cardinal. This one I would love to hold in my hand - a few ounces of beauty!
Mary -
Dear Mary,
ReplyDeleteWhat a happy and beautiful Good Morning greeting. Especially nice for a person who has jet lag.
Oh joy! You are home. . . . . . . I'm so, so happy to know this Gina!
DeleteCan't wait - but will try to be patient as I know what jet lag is like - to hear all about your trip.
Love to you both.
Mary -
What a pretty young cardinal and you captured her perfectly!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a stunner enjoying the sun. You are blessed to have them in your garden.
ReplyDeleteShe is a beauty! Can't wait for her to visit throughout the winter.
ReplyDeleteAw...she is adorable.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty bird she is!
ReplyDeleteThat is a very pretty young lady! How nice to be greeted by her in the morning. I hope she'll come visiting all winter.
ReplyDeleteMs Northern Cardinal is so sweet - a fluffy ball of feathers!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colouring and her pink tail feathers are wonderful!💕