courting unknown trails

Cardinals and Unknown Trails

@RubyHawk (99367)

Atlanta, Georgia

March 24, 2022 8:56pm CST

Today while I was on the trail I saw two red birds on a low hanging branch. A male and female. I knew because the male is a brilliant red and the female is a dull brownish red.. I tried to walk by quietly but they heard me and were quick to fly away. I hoped they met again to continue their courtship. We can’t have to many baby cardinals. It was sunny and colder today. The wind was strong and had my hair standing on end. I continued my walk up the hill where they recently laid a waterline. I’d wondered how far it went since I could only see to the top of the hill. I walked to the top and could see it was at least a mile before it turned to the right. One day soon I’ll walk on further and see how it goes. Do you like to follow unknown trails?

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@porwest (112864)

• United States

29 Mar 22

I don't take to trails too often, but sometimes I get a little adventurous. Depends on where I am of course. As for cardinals, they are and have always been my absolute favorite bird. Every time I hear their song I make it a point to look for them.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

29 Mar 22

Cardinals are my favorites with Blue Jays next in line. I like all birds and don’t see near as many as I’d like too.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

29 Mar 22

@porwest I don’t see many birds at all. I hear one chirping now but I haven’t seen it. I’m outside on my deck.

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@porwest (112864)

• United States

29 Mar 22

@RubyHawk Blue Jays are beautiful birds too. I hardly ever see them, though. Mostly cardinals, sparrows, finches and robins. Oh, and those ugly crows. lol

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@moffittjc (128837)

• Gainesville, Florida

28 Mar 22

I love exploring new or unknown trails, and occasionally I will create my own trails. I’ve gotten lost a few times, but my Boy Scout ingenuity has always gotten me back on track and home safely.

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@moffittjc (128837)

• Gainesville, Florida

29 Mar 22

@RubyHawk I'm doing well now. Just a little allergy flare up, but it's all under control now.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

29 Mar 22

@moffittjc That’s good. These allergy flare ups can be terrible and aggravating.Is this your off time from paintball?

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

28 Mar 22

I did get lost once but I found my way back. Sorry to hear you were under the weather, Hope you’ll be okay soon.

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@Shavkat (141905)

• Philippines

25 Mar 22

I like the idea of hiking up in a mountain and enjoy the scenery.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

25 Mar 22

I haven’t hiked up a mountain in years but we used to hike mountains when I was growing up.

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@Shavkat (141905)

• Philippines

28 Mar 22

@RubyHawk I always hike here because I am living in the mountain.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

28 Mar 22

@Shavkat I love hills and mountains. I never want to leave them.

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@RebeccasFarm (91297)

• United States

25 Mar 22

Such nice trails you have there Ruby. Yes there is a trail over here, but I got to be extremely careful there.

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@RebeccasFarm (91297)

• United States

25 Mar 22

@RubyHawk Yes you just never know who might be lurking..its a sad fact now Ruby. But sometimes I throw caution and just have to go there. It is a lovely trail and not hard to walk at all.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

25 Mar 22

@RebeccasFarm That’s true. I sometimes get a little nervous but I try not let it interfere with my walks.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

25 Mar 22

Is it a difficult trail to walk or unsavory people might be there?

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@ihasaquestion (8273)

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25 Mar 22

I love morning walks. It is definitely a good exercise for me.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

25 Mar 22

So do I although on cold days I usually wait until the middle of the day when it’s warmer.

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@ihasaquestion (8273)

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26 Mar 22

@RubyHawk Yes, that's awesome.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

26 Mar 22

@ihasaquestion I hope you continue to enjoy your walking.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

28 Mar 22

I don't have a lot of trails around here. But I love seeing the cardinals.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

28 Mar 22

@CarolDM I used to have out bird feeders and lots of birds came but I don’t see many birds now.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

28 Mar 22

So do I. That pretty bright red stands out. I like to see the blue Jays too.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

28 Mar 22

@RubyHawk I have them both year round.

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@snowy22315 (209009)

• United States

26 Mar 22

I guess sometimes, but usually I stick to roads. I don' like to walk in a wooded area by myself that much.Although where I used to live I did. I saw a red headed sparrow today. I had never seen one before.

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@snowy22315 (209009)

• United States

26 Mar 22

@RubyHawk I have at least one and it is packed away somewhere.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

26 Mar 22

@snowy22315 Mine must be on a book shelf but I’d have to search to find it.

@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

26 Mar 22

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a red headed sparrow. I have a bird book I used to keep handy but I’ve lost track of it.

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@bunnybon7 (50970)

• Holiday, Florida

28 Mar 22

when I walked a lot and was able to, I sure enjoyed the exploring. So glad you can do that.

Yes Cardinals are so beautiful and Blue Jays too and so many others.

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@bunnybon7 (50970)

• Holiday, Florida

29 Mar 22

@RubyHawk me too

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

28 Mar 22

I like to see any kind of bird but red birds and blue jays really attract your attention.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

29 Mar 22

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@changjiangzhibin89 (17242)

• China

25 Mar 22

What a deep and serene trail ! If only took a photo of cardinals !

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

25 Mar 22

That picture was taken during the summer but birds never stay long enough to get a picture.

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@marlina (154103)

• Canada

25 Mar 22

Red cardinals are so beautiful

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

25 Mar 22

I think the male cardinal is beautiful. Why the female is such a dull color I don’t know. I guess the bright red attracts the female.

@wolfgirl569 (135847)

• Marion, Ohio

25 Mar 22

I dont have any unknown trails around me

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

25 Mar 22

In that case, I’d follow known trails. I love walking trails.

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@JudyEv (382258)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Mar 22

I read a book Song of the Cardinal by Gene Stratton Porter. Do you know it? When I rode my pony before I was married, I used to follow trails in the bush behind our property. I would be gone all afternoon sometimes.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

25 Mar 22

I don’t recall reading Song of the Cardinal but it sounds like a-good read. Riding a pony on the trails would have been fun. Nice that you could do that.

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@LindaOHio (222527)

• United States

25 Mar 22

I used to do a lot of walking and exploring, especially with my husband. Now I have trouble standing and walking.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

25 Mar 22

I’m sorry. I’m lucky that I can walk. And I appreciate that.

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@LindaOHio (222527)

• United States

25 Mar 22

@RubyHawk I'm glad you can still be mobile.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

25 Mar 22

@LindaOHio So am I. At least I still have that going for me.

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@Neil43 (4521)

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25 Mar 22

Wow! I don't know how cardinals look like though.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

25 Mar 22

I don’t know which is the most beautiful male cardinal or blue birds.

@rebelann (117248)

• El Paso, Texas

26 Mar 22

No, I prefer to stay on trail I know, it's too hot here with no trees to walk where you wouldn't be able to get home quickly.