Seeing Red...Cardinals Galore~

On Tuesday I travel a bit further into the county to pick up the twin grands from their school.  It is mostly horse country and this past Tuesday the sky was a lovely hue and it made the earth turn golden.  This past Sunday I happened to look out into the side garden where I have a few bird feeders.  In one bush alone, there were anywhere from 11 to 18  Cardinals along with a few other birds.  What you do not see is that the surrounding bushes, also had them perched in good numbers too.  The center image of the mosaic below is a male taking quick flight.  Little Chickadees, White-throated Sparrows, Titmouse and Dark-eyed Juncos were also on sight.
I hope that everyone enjoys a good weekend, and upcoming week~

Remember to double click on the first image, to view a larger slide show presentation after you have read the narratives~

I will be linking up with Judith for:

www.lavendercottagegardening.com

Mosaic Monday

&

Stewart for:

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Wild Bird Wednesday

Oh no... an Owl is being eaten alive by a wee Downy Woodpecker ;)...well sort of~

The texture of trees~

A Red-bellied Woodpecker also makes an appearance at the feeders~

Just for fun, a tree in our back yard still holding it's Autumn colour...I turned it upside down and inverted the colours~

Carolina Wrens...we have a few that reside in next boxes the Winter months right up along our home.  I supply the birds with dried meal worms along with other goodies to help fuel them~

Splish Splash taking an Ice Cold Bath...BRRR...~

Two Gray Squirrels waiting their turn at some falling birdseed~

This Blue Jay was catching a spot of sun, as well as hiding in the bush, as a hawk was sounding from near by~

A few of my bird feeders, that bring many visitors to the yard~

An American Goldfinch and Chickadee came to see what all of the fuss was about~

The Eastern Towhee was checking out any odd berries, or seeds left over from the past seasons, as well as feeding from the ground beneath the feeders~

I was a little concerned when I saw several Eastern Bluebirds still here.  They should have gone South and last season many perished, crammed into nest boxes and cavities, with no food.  I do my best, but they hardly ever come to eat here~