Cardinals

Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis)

Cardinals are one of the most popular and most-easily seen backyard birds.  We have them here year-round.  They are also one of the shy birds we have.  They typically won't go to a feeder if anyone is in the backyard.

Male Cardinal Perched on branch. Photo taken by Pete on April 12, 2003

Male Cardinal perched in a Holly Tree.  Photo taken by Pete on March 9, 2003

Female Cardinal on the ground.  Photo taken by Pete on March 9, 2003

Male Cardinal perched in a Holly Tree.  Photo taken by Pete on March 9, 2003

This is one of my very favorite Cardinal photos.  Male Cardinal perched in a Holly Tree.  Photo taken by Pete on March 2, 2003

Female Cardinal on Branch.  Photo taken by Pete on March 2, 2003

Same Female Cardinal.  Photo taken by Pete on March 2, 2003

Male Cardinal poking around near the feeder.  Photo taken by Pete in February 2003

Male Cardinal posing for a photo.  Photo taken by Pete in March 2003

Same Male Cardinal trying to look tough :-)  Photo taken by Pete in March 2003

Male Cardinal perched in a bush.  This is another of my favorite Cardinal photos.  Photo taken by Pete in March 2003

A fluffed-up Male Cardinal in a holly.  Photo taken by Pete in March 2003

Male and Female Cardinals in the snow.  Photo taken by Pete in February 2003

For more information on this bird, including sounds, go to eNature