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Birders

snot

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8. Interesting;

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Thu Mar 28, 2024, 06:48 PM

Mar 28

I've never seen one with no crest sticking up from the top of his head; I wonder if it's folded down because he's on the ground, feeling more vulnerable there and trying not to be noticed? Or maybe because he's a juvenile?

Nice photos!

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Male cardinal enjoying grass seed in my yard! [View all] elleng Mar 28 OP

they look so pretty. AllaN01Bear Mar 28 #1

What a little cutie! ShazzieB Mar 28 #2

I'm sure he did. elleng Mar 28 #4

Love it. Cardinals always cheer me up Walleye Mar 28 #3

Nice :) He probably has several mouths to feed by now Donkees Mar 28 #5

Mebbe; haven't seen 'Mrs.,' elleng Mar 28 #6

Mrs. may still be brooding baby chicks, and Mr. feeds her as well. I don't think they eat worms Donkees Mar 28 #7

Interesting; snot Mar 28 #8