female Northern Cardinal

female cardinal, originally uploaded by Alida's Photos.

I love this time of year.

The birds are very active with new little ones who are learning to fly.

This photo was taken in my front yard, near a bird feeder.

I think she's looking at me!

What do you think?

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Red Cardinal

One of the joys of owning a home, is to have a bird feeder near the windows.

What better way to see the visiting birds?

Here on Long Island, we get a variety of species. There are the Long Island regulars, like this female red cardinal and then there are the migratory birds too.

They are not always easy to photograph, but this female is getting used to the camera.

Doesn't she look like she's checking me out?

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