The Cardinal is a bird that winters over in Ohio. This female came to the feed on my deck rail.
Here is another one with more of the Winter color. They seem to explode in color during the Winter. They are a beautiful bird.
There were some House Sparrows that visited with her. Can you see the male and the Gray Squirrel in the background.
It looks as if they were talking about this sharing of the food.
The sharing continues with a Mourning Dove getting some feed.
So as to not let the male out of the photos here is one in the snowy trees.
Go to the main site to see a lot of other great critters.
I have to steal your idea and put out some foods for the birds to come to my yard :-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos!
Wonderful shots of all the birds. the Cardinals are pretty. I spread out food along my deck railing too. The birds eat it right away.
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos - and that's your best header yet!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning! I so love cardinals. We get only a few here this far south.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the wonderful comment and visiting with me this morning
Scattering seed along the deck rail is a great way to draw the birds for photo opportunities.
ReplyDeleteI do this too and have a gazebo feeder attached to one of the posts and this is where I get my best shots.
Enjoyed viewing yours.
Such lovely shots!
ReplyDeleteI don't get to see them here.
How nice that they come so close to your house, FG!
ReplyDeleteYou photos are wonderful! And the commentary quite droll! Everything is waking up!
ReplyDeleteMy husband put a feeder outside one of our bedroom windows. The birds haven't found the feeder yet :-(
ReplyDeleteI like each of your bird photographs. I especially like the one "talking about sharing food" and the male cardinal in the snowy tree.
OK, I'm starting to understand the group dynamics on your deck. :)
ReplyDeleteI really miss the cardinals of America.
What an exciting banner you put up!
Beautiful bird pictures, Tom.... I love the Cardinals also.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
Betsy
Quite chirpy these fellas - arnt they Tom.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you included that male cardinal -- he's beautiful. It definitely looks as if your deck rail is a popular dining spot during the winter.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, Tom. Cardinals are beautiful birds. And yes, I did see the gray squirrel.Looks like he wanted his share too.
ReplyDeleteThey are gorgeous!Wonderful and perfect portraits!
ReplyDeleteThe last one, with the fabulous red colour is brilliant!
purrs and love
Luna
Great collection of beauty shots!
ReplyDeletePlease come and find out if Champ & Chelsea get along. Happy weekend!
Cardinals, my favorite bird, nice shots.
ReplyDeleteGReat shots. I love the last one. Have a good weekend.. Nancy
ReplyDeleteThe cardinal is the winner.
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Tom, Your bird captures are a wonder. I never think to feed cracked corn...maybe that's why I do not see the cardinals tho I hear them. Dar will be getting cracked corn...thanks for sharing such wonderful pictures of your feathered friends.
ReplyDeleteBeauty on a wing, love the shot of all three together!
ReplyDeleteWonderful collection of birds at your feeder. Enjoyed your photos immensely.
ReplyDeleteTruly beautiful birds!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! These are great!
ReplyDeleteWow! Cute bird, has got a nice spiked hairstyle too :-D
ReplyDeletePixellicious Photos
Such pretty shots of birds!
ReplyDeleteawesome cardinals. great shot FG.
ReplyDeleteSo very lovely, those ladies.
ReplyDeleteIt does look like they are talking to each other-and I guess they are in their own way : )
ReplyDeleteYou got some fabulous shots!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful views of these lovely cardinals. We don't see them where I live ... ever!
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
Lovely shots!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could get to see them. I think they are most amazing!
I always wondered what they chatted about when they were gathered around the feeders. Now I know!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice blog--fishing and birds--that's our life! I really like your photographs. I'll be "working my way" through your posts.
ReplyDelete-kay