Northern Cardinal

[ChromeScholar]

 

[Birdbabe]

So jealous Dan, always hoping to see one here in the valley..

 

[Lady Jane]

Wow.

 

[Sparkles99]

I don't know how you get so close to them; it's like you're right there & he's saying something to you. There's so much detail, I think you could publish a book.

 

[ChromeScholar]

I'm using a long telephoto lens.

 

[SteveearE]

I live near Boston, and recently I noticed some cardinals visiting on the porch. I came up with the idea of attracting them to the feeder by placing the seeds that the cardinals love. Since they love large seeds, I used sunflower seeds and combined them with some safflower seeds for best results. My project was successful when many species, not only cardinals, visited.

 

[Lady Jane]

Wild birds love sunflower seeds in winter especially because they are high protein, fat and provide the energy they need tovsurvive. Glad you are providing them.

 

[Greylady1966]

Having water available to wild birds is so important during the winter too.

 

[ChromeScholar]

We have a koi pond. We always have birds visiting.

 

[SteveearE]

I live near Boston, and recently I noticed some cardinals visiting on the porch. I came up with the idea of attracting them to the feeder by placing the seeds that the cardinals love. Since they love large seeds, I used sunflower seeds and combined them with some safflower seeds for best results. My project was successful when many species, not only cardinals, visited.

And once they see you serve hearty meals consistently, they will make a permanent home near your yard. Giving cardinals what they want will provide you with the most time to enjoy seeing them frolic around your yard.