Thanks very much Jack.
There were lots of cardinals about 4 houses up my road for as long as I live here (17 years). And they never seemed to come to where we are, until 3 summers ago. It seems like they're visiting us more often now. I wonder why, I've not changed my seed habit or deck arrangements. I can only surmise that the weather changes to allow a bit of environment they like.
This little guy stayed for more than 5 minutes at the feeder, making enough time for me to look at it, then get my camera (from another room), turn on, zoom out, etc, and shoot it. Surprised that it was so patient, since they're nervous birds. Even after it left the feeder, I can still hear its chirp, so it must be nearby.
I like these little guys. Favorite is the nondescript carolina wren with their beautiful songs and upturn tails when they sing. Sad that it's not easy to shoot them; they're even more nervous and they're normally on the ground, not a good position to shoot them.
-r
Jack Douglas said:
lion rock said:
Thank you, Click.
-r
Click said:
Lion rock and dpc,
Very nice shots, guys.
Riley, you lucky guy. I only saw my first real life Cardinal two weeks ago in Montreal but no lens to capture it.
Jack