The bird that hangs around with my English sparrows has dark orange on it's head and throat, and light orange, fading to tan on it's back. The feathers on it's back, that I saw when it spread it's tan wings, were deep orange. The rest of the body is tan, never seen one before.
The bird on the arm is either a house sparrow or a purple finch, depending on the depth of coloration and the area in which he lives. We, here in south Georgia, have only house sparrows, but they're equally beautiful. Mr. & Mrs. Cardinal saw a good thing and took advantage of it, didn't they?! I love seeing them, and the assorted finches and sparrows, flying around my feeders. Have a lovely day and God bless you!
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Photo: My Shed Cardinal (05/07/2009)
This is my Red Cardinal that stays in our old shed out back. He comes back every year in the winter.
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Photo: My Shed Cardinal
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This is my Red Cardinal that stays in our old shed out back. He comes back every year in the Winter. He only stays in the shed at night, he does have a mate in a nest in my Bamboo next to the shed.
We put out seed and water for him. During the day he is gone, but returns to the Old Shed at night, maybe to watch over his mate.
By hamp2468
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RE: My Shed Cardinal
Wow, what a gorgeous bird! You are blessed to have him nest with you! (06/30/2006)
By Carrie
RE: My Shed Cardinal
He is beautiful. You are so lucky to have him. (07/01/2006)
Thanks so much to both of you for your nice replies. I do feel very Lucky and Blessed. This pic was taken at night, the temp. was 29* outside in S. Georgia. (07/01/2006)
By Sherry (hamp2468)
RE: My Shed Cardinal
Thanks for sharing the picture of your cardinal. They're my favorite birds. We had them back home, but here we don't have any. Thanks again! (07/02/2006)
The cardinal was one of the first birds I learned from my father. They are one of the few birds I can recognize by their song. Since my Dad died whenever I see one, I see it as a good luck sign. You are very lucky! (07/05/2006)
We are also blessed with cardinals. What beauty. I love to watch the parents with their fledglings. As far as you having bamboo, do you find it's a problem? I am trying to find some, it's so expensive. Where do you live? Would you mail shoots? I live in NJ. Val (07/25/2006)
