Tuesday, October 2, 2018

It's a new day. . . . . . . .




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.


11 comments:

  1. Oh, isn't she a beauty, and as you say quite young looking. What a sweetie. And beautifully photographed, as always Mary.

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    1. Thank you dear Patricia.
      I 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 -

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  2. Dear Mary,
    What a happy and beautiful Good Morning greeting. Especially nice for a person who has jet lag.

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    1. Oh joy! You are home. . . . . . . I'm so, so happy to know this Gina!
      Can'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 -

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  3. What a pretty young cardinal and you captured her perfectly!

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  4. Wow! What a stunner enjoying the sun. You are blessed to have them in your garden.

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  5. She is a beauty! Can't wait for her to visit throughout the winter.

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  6. That is a very pretty young lady! How nice to be greeted by her in the morning. I hope she'll come visiting all winter.

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  7. Ms Northern Cardinal is so sweet - a fluffy ball of feathers!
    Beautiful colouring and her pink tail feathers are wonderful!💕

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