Male Cardinal in Backyard Pines
By CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
Nashville, Tennessee
December 24, 2020 1:57pm CST
Was bird watching as I always do today. It seems the colder it gets, the more backyard birds I see.
Walked out on the deck for a few minutes, all bundled up, and saw a pair of cardinals.
The female flew when I opened the door. But the male stayed perched in the pine tree.
Managed to get a photo of this gorgeous bird. A favorite of my Dad's. I think he had something to do with this visit.
I always feel a presence when I see these cardinals no doubt. Perhaps my Dad was wishing me a Merry Christmas.
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
24 Dec 20
Your Dad was saying, 'See, Carol? I haven't left you and here's a beautiful reminder!'
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@kobesbuddy (78833)
• East Tawas, Michigan
24 Dec 20
@CarolDM I really missed Mom&Dad, while sitting in my car by Lake Huron. Two sea gulls landed next to my vehicle, staring up at me. I shared food with these birds, it was like Mom & Dad were right there. I felt a lot better!
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
24 Dec 20
@kobesbuddy Good to hear. These little things get me through too.
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@Juliaacv (56227)
• Canada
24 Dec 20
@CarolDM I love it when things like that occur.
And I totally believe in them.
I raised my eyes earlier and asked our darling Brittany to go and spend the day with her big brother tomorrow-just so that he's got some blood relatives with him on Christmas day.
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@wolfgirl569 (135643)
• Marion, Ohio
25 Dec 20
That is a great shot. I seen one on the fence a couple of days ago. But it took off too fast
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
24 Dec 20
Beautiful bird. It was nice he stayed put for your picture taking.
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@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
25 Dec 20
Gorgeous Carol Merry Christmas xo
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@GreatMartin (23670)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
25 Dec 20
Was he the same one as last week???
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
27 Dec 20
fabulous pic! i miss cardinals, used to spend loads 'f time tryin' to get pics 'f the lil beauties when i'd visit my dad. we've none out'n these parts. 'f course, 'fter what all came through here this past autumn, perhaps one day?
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
28 Dec 20
@CarolDM yer welcome. the last few times i 'twas back home, 'twas durin' the winter months. loved seein' the cardinals'n others 'gainst the snow laden pines. lucky gal! hopefully they'll stick 'round 'n raise their young come spring. 'lways a treat to see the wee'uns :)
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 Dec 20
@crazyhorseladycx They did raise babies last year but I never saw them, they are very careful birds and hide very well.
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@porwest (112802)
• United States
2 Jan 21
My absolute favorite bird. I just love cardinals, and especially the males. Every time I hear their song I look for them. They never cease to impress me. Not sure why I don't have a feeder to attract them because I think that would be cool.
Cool to have a nice memory surrounding them as well.
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
25 Dec 20
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another great picture Carol! Cardinals are a fav as you know!
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@LowRiderX (22901)
• Serbia
1 Jan 21
@CarolDM I'll start leaving bird food soon ... it could be cold as early as next week, although today was a real spring, 14C was announced for tomorrow
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
2 Jan 21
@LowRiderX Sounds like a good plan. Added the cardinal photo here for you!
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@LowRiderX (22901)
• Serbia
2 Jan 21
@CarolDM It's about 15c here. like real spring, I'll wait a little longer with the bird food
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
25 Dec 20
What a beautiful cardinal bird. I do love bird watching too.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
25 Dec 20
@CarolDM That's very convenient for you.
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@LindaOHio (222285)
• United States
25 Dec 20
Beautiful shot. Merry Christmas Carol!
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