Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Cardinals




These are the first photos of the pair of cardinals that have come to my feeder. I hope to see more of them. I think this is my new favorite bird. I love the color. One thing I have read about cardinals is the average life span is 15 years. WOW! To learn more about cardinals click here.
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11 comments:

Mumzie said...

These birds are awesome! How cool to be able to see these in the snow out your window. The colors are so pretty...I wish we had some here in the valley. Thanks for sharing. Mumzie :)

Anonymous said...

They are beautiful! I had no idea that they could live up to 15 years!

Have a Happy Wednesday,
Zuzu

Marsha said...

I know you are not supposed to covet but I am SO jealous of your cardinal pair! Lucky you ;)

donna said...

15 years? How is that possible when they live outside in all kinds of weather and forage for food. Then there are all those predators to beware of. Of course, they don't smoke or drink so that probably adds a couple of years. Okay, now I'm getting too silly.

donna

Susan Holt Simpson said...

Wow! I am eaten up with envy over the beautiful bird photos on your blog! These are the close-ups I've always wanted to get - especially the nuthatch!

I'll be checking back - I love to garden and birdwatch too.

Light and Voices said...

Brrr.....poor things. Cardinals are so lovely to look at. Good thing you are feeding them.
Joyce M

Elisa said...

I love cardinals! Beautiful pictures!

troutbirder said...

They are indeed gorgeous Bonnie. I usually have a pair hanging around my feeder. A friend of mine, who lives by Forestville State Park has counted as many as 78 at his feeders at one time! I saw 39 there once. Unbelievable.

B : ) said...

How beautiful. I came to your blog because I saw your name, which you and I share, and here I find a most wonderful blog!!

Why don't you come on over to my blog and visit a while

Tootsie said...

great photos!!!!

donna said...

Bonnie, I'm totally depressed. How about you? I was soooo hoping, even praying.

donna