Red Cards

From all the birds that frequent my backyard daily, I’d have to say that the Northern Cardinals are the most popular with anyone that see them. Their colors are very attractive as much as their general appearance.

In many occasions I’ve been talking to any of my neighbors outside and I’ve seen their faces lightened up when they spotted Cardinals going to my feeders, the smile of delight it’s immediate!. Most people react the same when they see these beautiful birds.

I’m very happy to have them around all the time for sure! Sometimes I talk to my neighbors and some where in the conversation there’s always a question, what do you feed them? Because they claim that the Cardinals don’t go to their feeders. I always oblige and tell them exactly what I feed them and where to get the seeds. I have the feeling that my advise is not working out for them!

Photo Gallery

Northern Cardinal (M)

Northern Cardinal (F)

Tags: birds, nature, Northern Cardinal, photography, photos of birds

28 thoughts on “Red Cards”

Dan Traun on March 4, 2015 at 8:32 am said:

They are very colorful, beautiful birds.

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- avian101 on March 4, 2015 at 10:14 am said:
  
  Thanks Dan! 🙂
  
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Victor Rakmil on March 4, 2015 at 8:34 am said:

Most expressive of the feeder birds.

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- avian101 on March 4, 2015 at 10:15 am said:
  
  Thank you Victor! 🙂
  
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Cynthia Reyes on March 4, 2015 at 8:57 am said:

They are so striking to look at, especially here among the snow and evergreens.

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- avian101 on March 4, 2015 at 10:15 am said:
  
  Oh yes! Thanks Cynthia! 🙂
  
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Jet Eliot on March 4, 2015 at 9:15 am said:

There’s a lot to like: they’re big and bright and vocal. The colors on a cardinal are so stunning. Great photos HJ! 🙂

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- avian101 on March 4, 2015 at 10:17 am said:
  
  Thank you Jet! They are beautiful no doubt! 🙂
  
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absengeralois on March 4, 2015 at 10:15 am said:

Wonderful!

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- avian101 on March 4, 2015 at 10:17 am said:
  
  Thanks Alois! 🙂
  
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Poetsmith on March 4, 2015 at 11:09 am said:

Very attractive red coloured birds! It’s amazing who they visit for their feed… you must be a friend they can trust 🙂

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- avian101 on March 4, 2015 at 11:49 am said:
  
  Thank you Iris! 🙂
  
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timelesslady on March 4, 2015 at 1:28 pm said:

I enjoy seeing cardinals at my feeders too. They aren’t as numerous as the cute juncos, but you are so right, the beauty of them always captures my attention while they are feeding.

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- avian101 on March 4, 2015 at 1:45 pm said:
  
  Thank you very much for sharing! 🙂
  
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Leya on March 4, 2015 at 4:32 pm said:

Gorgeous birds.

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- avian101 on March 4, 2015 at 4:42 pm said:
  
  Thanks so much Leya! You’re right! 🙂
  
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clarepooley33 on March 4, 2015 at 4:51 pm said:

Beautiful birds!

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avian101 on March 4, 2015 at 4:52 pm said:

Yes they are! Thank you Clare! 🙂

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tootlepedal on March 4, 2015 at 6:23 pm said:

You just know how to attract the birds better than your neighbours.

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- avian101 on March 4, 2015 at 6:36 pm said:
  
  You might be right Tom! 🙂
  
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Tiny on March 4, 2015 at 9:59 pm said:

I love them too! I think you have a “red thumb” because you get them coming to your feeder 🙂

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- avian101 on March 4, 2015 at 11:03 pm said:
  
  Hey that’s a good one! Red thumb. Thanks Tiny! 🙂
  
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Jane on March 4, 2015 at 10:12 pm said:

They are stunning birds. You must be the cardinal-whisperer I wonder about how they keep their numbers up though as they must be highly visible to predators. Do you have many hawks, cats etc?

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- avian101 on March 4, 2015 at 11:07 pm said:
  
  Oh yes! Hawks and cats, luckily there are voles in the field. The birds that once in a while fall victims are mostly doves.Thank you Jane! 🙂
  
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bayphotosbydonna on March 5, 2015 at 8:27 am said:

Hey HJ, I just posted NCardinals captures also! 🙂 You know they’re one of my top-10 faves. As to why the neighbors don’t get the NCs? Because the NC’s know you as a trusted friend with awesome seed, always there for them no matter the weather. 😉 BTW, beautiful captures!

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- avian101 on March 5, 2015 at 10:57 am said:
  
  Thank you so much Donna for sharing! 🙂
  
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Lori Fontanes on March 5, 2015 at 2:10 pm said:

So cute! Cardinals are the most cheerful bird to see in winter!

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- avian101 on March 5, 2015 at 2:12 pm said:
  
  Thanks Lori! 🙂
  
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