At first we could hear its song and we could see it in our neighbour's tree. Then it came in closer.
And closer still.
And then he called the Mrs. over.
When you live in a 12-year old subdivision and see a pair of cardinals it is noteworthy. About 5 years ago we spotted our first cardinal, just in for a brief visit. This pair, however, have been around all day. I guess our trees are finally big enough for a pair of cardinals to move in and call it home.
Does she look like she's gathering dried grass to make a nest?
Is she looking a little plump to you? Cause we're hoping they'll call this home.
What incredibly lovely birds. I do hope they stick around and we can get to see more of them.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite birds to watch and listen to. We have a "couple" here to although I haven't seen them yet this spring.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! We live in an older subdivision as well, but since walmart moved in next door we don't have as many birds :(
ReplyDeletebtw, LOVE the last photo!
We have quite a few cardinals here also and love watching them. A couple of years ago we saw baby cardinals, the only time time and they are amazing birds.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos. I love this time of year when all the birds are coming back.
ReplyDeleteAren't they just the most beautiful birds!!!?
ReplyDeleteI love Cardinals. We had a pair living in our backyard the whole time we lived in Niagara.
ReplyDeleteIf you put feeders out for them (which they really need come winter but start in Sept.) and water they will stay. They don't just need trees they also like dense brush to hide in.
Hope they stay they are so lovely to enjoy!
Beautiful photos. We had robins on the weekend, and often see jays and hummingbirds but I haven't seen cardinals here for a while. My married nephew has a Christmas tree full of Cardinal bird decorations due to his former school and his momma's shopping ocd :)
ReplyDeleteThere were so many cardinals in Tennessee. They must go to your part of the country for the summer.
ReplyDeleteI just love all the birds returning in the spring, so beautiful!
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