Since taking down the feeder that the squirrels loved (a small open platform style feeder that attaches to the window with suction cups), I’ve not seen the cardinals.
I’ve heard the male; he tends to chirp regularly while moving towards food.
Today I looked up and saw the female on the ground, fossicking for seeds. A few seconds later, I saw the male.
But still, Northern Cardinals (Cardinalis cardinalis), male (bright red) and female. If you listen to the audio on this page, you’ll first hear the two primary Cardinal songs, followed by the much quieter and simply single repeated chirp. That’s their “I’m approaching food,” and sometimes “I see food and am eating!” song.
The post The Cardinals Have Returned appeared first on Something Downeast.