Cardinal Neighbors

Yes, the days are warmer now, and the birds are making their nests around the yard. I love having the birds nearby. With up to seven pairs of cardinals who come to the feeding station on the coldest days, I am usually sure to see two or three in the morning and evening. I love the males and females, but the red feathers of the males make them show up better in photos most of the time.

This particular photo I took right inside my home. The cardinal was about four feet away in the bushes right outside my sitting area window. He did not stay long after I snapped one shot. They usually do not like to see me so close pointing something at them.