Top of the Morning to You
Top of the Morning to You, this phrase came to me when I looked at this first photo. Because I am looking at the top of her head. It is a good way to start the week, looking at Mrs. Cardinal here, her beau is farther down on the post.
She almost appears to have a smile to me, with bright eyes. Of course I took this photo before we had all the snow.
The photos below are of the Male Cardinal. These two have been a couple in my backyard for years now. He keeps guard all summer while she is on her nest and he does a great job of keeping intruders away.
Top of the Morning to You
41 Replies to “Top of the Morning to You”
:-))) Smal Miracle
Yes, 😊
Beautiful photos
Thank you Petrina, 🙂💕
Cardinals are one of my favorite birds too. I have had a nesting pair for years in the barberry bush. I’m worried I’ve not seen them much this year. I saw them more when I was still feeding the peanuts to the birds and squirrels here at the house.
Yes, now and then I don’t see this pair for awhile but so far they always come back.
I’m worried about mine now that I don’t feed them on a regular basis like before. Can’t do it as I don’t trust the hawk … I see feathers at the Park every so often, so I know a Mourning Dove has met its match. Because it is a ground feeder, I have seen them several times and makes me sad.
Incredible pictures!! Did you use a zoom lens? These are so great! We have cardinals, too, but they are so fast at the feeder. Ha ha. They don’t sit still very long. 🙂
Thank you Jess, yes I use a zoom lens and a very fast shutter speed. Like you said they are so fast.🙂
Such happy little birds to bring in the new year! And amazing photos, as always.
Looking forward to the next proud bird to cross your camera!
Thank you Scott, there is never a dull moment at the bird feeders. 🙂
Well top ‘O the Marnin’ to you Miss O Johnson. Great pictures. Actually I have a question for you. There is a bird at my feeders It is dark gray with a crest, but is smaller that a jay or cardinal but larger than a titmouse any idea what it might be??
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I can just hear the accent by reading your words.🙂 I looked up your description of the gray bird and the only thing that comes up with a Crest is the titmouse. The only other gray bird I know of the size you are talking about is a Cat bird. But it has darker feathers on its head, not quite a crest.
I will have to look at it again. I didn’t think a catbird had a crest. Maybe the feathers are just sticking up in the breeze
Lovely photos.
Thank you very much Tim.
Beautiful…
Thank you, Sandra, have a great day.
You also Francine, thank you. 🙂
They are my favorites! I remember the first time I noticed that cardinals stayed the winter…imagine my joy! That was back when I confused flickers with woodpeckers and such other nonsense 🙂 There was much to learn 🙂 Such beautiful photos…thank you always for sharing.
You are very welcome, I have one pair that live in my backyard and they have been back here for a few years now. All year long, I love seeing them at the feeder.🙂
Thanks for sharing! I love cardinals. We have a pair in our yard too, but I’m not sure where they are nesting. That’s probably for the best. 🙂
Yes, they hide their nest pretty well. Mine are always in our small pine trees.
Thanks, and the “Top of the Morning” to you, also! I love to get up early and get the day going. Not the most joyous day, unless we concentrate more on celebrating the life, and not the death of a young friend whose funeral is today! Always love your posts, and you do have some nice closeups of this beautiful bird.
Thank you Marland, you said it perfectly. We celebrate the life of others at times like this. 💕
You’re welcome!
Beautiful!
Thank you Nuno 🙂
So cute, these visitors. Great shots and thanks for sharing 🙂
You are very welcome, thank you. 🙂
I assume Mrs. Cardinal visited your bird feeder. So naturally she has a smile on her face when her belly is full. 🙂
They always look happy, and they do make me smile as well.🙂
These photos instantly bring smiles to my face. How beautiful and how precious these little birdies are. 💗
They really are, it is a joy to watch them for me as well.🙂💕
So pretty and well taken for each shot!
Thank you very much, their colors complement each other. Amazing how that is in nature.🙂
Gm! So cute bird 😊😀
They really are, thank you 🙂
Great specimens Sandra and well photographed.
Thank you, cardinals are so colorful, even the females. They have just the right amount of color.
Good morning! So cute 🐦☺️
Good morning and have a wonderful day. 🙂