Male Cardinal in the Yard

@CarolDM (203454)

Nashville, Tennessee

May 3, 2021 2:09pm CST

Was looking out the patio doors just now, looking for birds. Had my phone in my hand. And all of a sudden a male cardinal landed in the yard, beside a pine tree. I snapped some photos, but not very good with my phone so far away. I knew these cardinals were out and about in the yard. Probably building a nest. I can hear the male singing every day. They are good at hiding their nests. I hope to get lucky and find one. They are beautiful birds. They were my Dad's favorites. He called them red birds. The male is a bright red, the female a duller reddish brown. Always feel his presence when I see a cardinal. Good memories.

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@marlina (154166)

• Canada

3 May 21

The red cardinal is my favorite bird of all time ~

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 May 21

I have to agree with you.

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@Laurakemunto (12862)

• Kenya

3 May 21

Memories at always sweet especially the good ones. It's a beautiful bird and yes you did capture it at a far angle but managed it

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 May 21

They keep me going every day in life. Thank you!

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@Laurakemunto (12862)

• Kenya

4 May 21

@CarolDM you are very welcome Carol

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@Juliaacv (48422)

• Canada

3 May 21

I know that he loved bird watching, you saw a pretty cardinal.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 May 21

Thanks, it was a special moment.

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@DianneN (246819)

• United States

3 May 21

Sweet memories!

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 May 21

Yes indeed.

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@ZedSmart (19753)

• Philippines

3 May 21

So good this reminds you of him and felt your Dad's presence. I agree that there are some things that are pretty reminder of our love ones. Nice bird.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 May 21

I always do when they visit. Thank you!

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Nevena Zivkovic

@Nevena83 (65282)

• Serbia

3 May 21

I like his color. I'm glad they remind you of your father.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 May 21

Thank you! Very special.

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@RebeccasFarm (86755)

• United States

4 May 21

I love those cardinals..reminds me of home

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 May 21

I do as well.

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@DaddyEvil (137145)

• United States

3 May 21

That's still a good photo. Thank you for sharing it with us.

Hmm... were you aware that, when you're getting ready to take a photo, you can put two fingers around the target and widen your fingers to get a closer shot of your target?

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@DaddyEvil (137145)

• United States

3 May 21

@CarolDM You're welcome. No matter what you took the photo with, it's a good one.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 May 21

@DaddyEvil Thank you for your kind words.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 May 21

Thank you!, I was behind the patio doors. I have used that tip before. Depends on where you are with your camera. I was too far away with my phone. My other camera would have worked better but I didn't have time to grab it.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306196)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

4 May 21

That's great you got a picture of it. He's a nice bright red. I hope you can find the nest this year.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306196)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

5 May 21

@CarolDM I'm sure you will.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 May 21

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 May 21

Thank you! I will get more later hopefully.

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@Hannihar (129470)

• Israel

4 May 21

@CarolDM You are quite an explorer I bet you will find the nest. I can see him in the picture. I know it is hard to take pictures that are far away on the phone but surprising they can turn out good.

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@Hannihar (129470)

• Israel

5 May 21

@CarolDM I got that feeling with some of the posts you wrote here.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 May 21

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 May 21

I do enjoy searching for the nests.

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@LindaOHio (156159)

• United States

4 May 21

They sure stand out, don't they? I'm glad they give you good memories.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 May 21

Yes they do. Always a pleasure to see these.

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Mildred Tabitha

@mildredtabitha (16052)

• Nairobi, Kenya

4 May 21

You amaze me of how you can tell the gender of a bird

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Mildred Tabitha

@mildredtabitha (16052)

• Nairobi, Kenya

4 May 21

@CarolDM you are welcomed. You can make a good bird scientist

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 May 21

Thank you! I enjoy and do a lot of research.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 May 21

@mildredtabitha You are kind.

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@Rashnag (30598)

• Surat, India

4 May 21

Lovely picture. Thanks for sharing. Have a good day. Take care

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@Rashnag (30598)

• Surat, India

5 May 21

@CarolDM your welcome dear

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 May 21

Thank you!

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@DocAndersen (54413)

• United States

4 May 21

That is a great shot - i love that bright red!!!!

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 May 21

Thank you! I love these as you know.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 May 21

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@DocAndersen (54413)

• United States

4 May 21

@CarolDM in fact I do!

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@jstory07 (134460)

• Roseburg, Oregon

3 May 21

I like to watch all birds. They do not come into my yard because of the cats.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 May 21

The cats can be a big deterrent for sure.

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@Tampa_girl7 (48954)

• United States

3 May 21

They are beautiful birds.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 May 21

Yes they are Marie. Good to see you.

@wolfgirl569 (95165)

• Marion, Ohio

4 May 21

I had one here yesterday. Good photo.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

4 May 21

Glad you see them too.

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@NJChicaa (115997)

• United States

3 May 21

Cardinals are so pretty. We had one that would visit at the house.

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@CarolDM (203454)

• Nashville, Tennessee

3 May 21

I love these.

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