I am blessed to have an abundance of cardinals call my backyard "home". Cardinals symbolize positivity amidst the troubles we experience in our lives. There is a quote about this - “Cardinals appear when Angels are near.” Who do you think about when you see a cardinal?
Research has concluded that cardinals recognize human faces and voices. They can even differentiate between us. Some of my backyard cardinal "friends" are very vocal and will sing back and forth with me if I whistle to mimic their songs! One actually gets very loud and upset if I'm outside and I don't "sing" back!
I'm so grateful for these bright-red visitors! Look through the video gallery and enjoy my many close encounters with cardinals
A very curious male cardinal!
A cardinal hanging out inside the bush line – having a snack with his friend.
This cardinal was hopping along the grassy edge, snacking with some friends.
This cardinal is sitting just inside the bare bushes, looking carefully for food. I don’t know what he grabbed onto – but he seems to think it’s delicious. I think it’s hilarious!
A cardinal came hopping along the edge of the lawn, nibbling and singing a song.
A male cardinal came for a long visit. He kept hopping into and out of the sunshine. So beautiful – what a moment to capture!