He's a Handsome Dude
May 1, 2017 15:06:13 #
TomC. wrote:
Wonderful pic of a handsome bird. The clarity is i... (show quote)
LOL Thank you so much, Tom. I'm glad you enjoyed this handsome fellow, and I'm sorry you're having such a problem with your resident Romeo. I seem to remember this colorful couple from last year when Claude took such a dislike to your car mirrors. It's a funny story but not so funny to find your mirrors smeared with Claud's well aimed 'bullets'. lol Since he thinks he's fighting off a rival, I wonder if taping a picture of a hawk might cool his jets?? It might be worth a try.
May 1, 2017 15:07:21 #
nanaval wrote:
Great shot, so much detail in the download..
Thank you for downloading Mr Red, Val, and thank you for your lovely comment! I'm so glad you enjoyed him!
May 1, 2017 15:07:54 #
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May 1, 2017 15:09:09 #
AzPicLady wrote:
Great shot, Donna. I love the pose. Nice DOF. Great detail. well done!
Thank you so very much, Kathy! I'm delighted that you enjoyed!!
May 1, 2017 15:09:45 #
sailorsmom wrote:
Beautifully done, Donna!
So glad you enjoyed, Sue! Thank you so very much!!
May 1, 2017 15:10:52 #
bob_71 wrote:
Spectacular, Donna!
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Thank you so much, Bob! He is quite the spectacular bird and seems to glow in the late afternoon sun.
May 1, 2017 16:48:59 #
Dixiegirl wrote:
LOL Thank you so much, Tom. I'm glad you enjoyed ... (show quote)
Yes, that's the one from last year. Still at it like he owns the place. lol
May 1, 2017 16:52:23 #
TomC. wrote:
Yes, that's the one from last year. Still at it like he owns the place. lol
He's just trying to impress Claudia and keep all the other Claudes away, Tom. lol
May 1, 2017 16:55:51 #
Dixiegirl wrote:
He's just trying to impress Claudia and keep all the other Claudes away, Tom. lol
What's the lifespan of a typical Cardinal?
May 1, 2017 17:06:28 #
TomC. wrote:
What's the lifespan of a typical Cardinal?
What's the lifespan of a typical Cardinal?
Tom, I just read that the lifespan of a Cardinal in the wild is only about a year, but I don't believe it. I think it must depend on where they live. Also read that one lived for about 13 years, which is probably how long your Claude will be bombing your car mirrors. LOL
May 1, 2017 17:14:25 #
Dixiegirl wrote:
Tom, I just read that the lifespan of a Cardinal in the wild is only about a year, but I don't believe it. I think it must depend on where they live. Also read that one lived for about 13 years, which is probably how long your Claude will be bombing your car mirrors. LOL
I don't believe that either. I've had Cardinals here every year for 30 yrs. They fly in, build a nest, eat some food, take a bath and in the winter they sort of disappear. Then in the spring a new Cardinal family sets up shop. Only last year, they decided to stay and wear out their welcome. Never had them do this before along with the mirror fetish.
May 1, 2017 17:51:12 #
TomC. wrote:
I don't believe that either. I've had Cardinals here every year for 30 yrs. They fly in, build a nest, eat some food, take a bath and in the winter they sort of disappear. Then in the spring a new Cardinal family sets up shop. Only last year, they decided to stay and wear out their welcome. Never had them do this before along with the mirror fetish.
You'd love it here, Tom. We have about 3 doz or so cardinals that live in and around our yard all year. Every spring and summer they have bumper crops of babies. The babies are naughty and run around biting off flowers just for the fun of it, but they're just so cute.
May 1, 2017 17:51:48 #
Love this shot, Donna! Such a handsome fellow. He must have all of the Miss Cardinals all atwitter.
May 1, 2017 18:03:36 #
CathyAnn wrote:
Love this shot, Donna! Such a handsome fellow. He must have all of the Miss Cardinals all atwitter.
Thank you so much, Cathy!! Oh he has all the ladybirds fighting over him, and he does an awful lot of strutting and singing. I'm so glad you enjoyed him in spite of his conceit.
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