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Cardinal

Cardinalis cardinalis

Photo by Apple
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Field Notes

Description:

These are a set of triplet Cardinals born just over one week ago. Their parents set up a nest in an evergreen bush next to our deck about five up in the air. Both mom and dad keep a watchful eye.

Habitat:

Backyard nested in an evergreen bush.

Notes:

The pair of parents have lived and courted in our backyard for years. You can see a hand brushing back bush for a clearer photo, that gives you context as to how small they are. They have their little heads up and mouths open. I have another spotting where they are two weeks older. Eyes open. Lots of noise. Out of nest.

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Northern Cardinal

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Comments (2)
Apple
Yes, we were able to watch them for about a month until they were moved as juveniles to a higher nest. We never witnessed them as eggs.
Maria dB
Were you able to see the birds fledge?

Spotted for Missions

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Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture
Mission
Midwestern gardens
Mission
Critters of the Midwest
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Backyard Habitats of the World
Mission
The Cardinal Rule - North Eastern US

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PublishedMay 25, 2013

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