Tuesday, March 27, 2012

A Dinner Tale

Mrs. Cardinal sat in the budding wisteria vines  surveying the west side of the feeding area for dinner. When suddenly she spotted a chunk of suet just below where she perched. Before her featherd friends could sneak in and claim the bounty she flew to the ground.
It was the best tasting suet she had ever tasted. She just couldn't seem to get enough! Napkin please!
Back on the east side of the feeding area her hubby Red was perched in a budding oak tree wondering where oh where the Mrs. had flown off too. He was getting hungry and hadn't she promised to find a lovely place for dinner. Where oh where could she be?
(click on pics to enlarge)
Linking to Wild Bird Wednesday.
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23 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 27, 2012 at 5:05 PM

    I love the color of the Mrs. the females here in Tennessee are more brown all over. Cute series!

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  2. eileeninmdMarch 27, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    Carletta, cute story and post. And the Mr and Mrs Cardinal are beautiful.

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  3. TexWisGirlMarch 27, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    too cute. :)

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  4. Betsy Banks AdamsMarch 27, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    Oh what a cute post, Carletta... I think Mr. Cardinal was CRYING... Watcha think????? Just like a woman----feeding her face while the man WAITS for her.... ha ha ha

    I was working in the backyard today and watched Daddy Bluebird going back and forth to the nestbox. Mama was inside sitting on the eggs -and he was feeding her... Isn't that special??????

    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  5. ColinMarch 27, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    Thank you. Another lesson on your magnificent Cardinals ( the feathered variety!). I never knew that the hen cardinal was White!
    One would think that with a white hen and a male red, the offspring might be speckled???? Or am I being too ambitious with my bird theories?
    Don't forget to see that movie, you'll love it.
    Cheers
    Colin (Brisbane. Australia)
    ps: Beautiful Autumn day here in Brisbane today.

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  6. fjällripanMarch 27, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    Soo beautiful!!

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  7. Carole M.March 27, 2012 at 7:41 PM

    I enjoy the cardinals; wonderful photography opportunities, so striking

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  8. LindaMarch 27, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    I am so partial to cardinals...they are out state bird here in Virginia, and we have a pair of them in our yard, often at the feeders. Once we had 3 pair of them...this year only one pair so far. Beautiful photos!

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  9. GeorgeMarch 27, 2012 at 11:31 PM

    I really like your photos of Mrs. Cardinal -- she's very beautiful. I am a little disappointed, though, that she didn't share her suet with Mr. Cardinal.

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  10. mickMarch 28, 2012 at 1:01 AM

    Great photos and a most enjoyable commentary to go with them.

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  11. John @ Beans and I on the LooseMarch 28, 2012 at 1:03 AM

    I always get a bit envious when I see photos of cardinals posted by bloggers from the other half of the states. "sigh" Someday maybe I'll see one for real. Thanks for the comment about the gull's funny landings.

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  12. Brian KingMarch 28, 2012 at 4:57 AM

    Gorgeous photos, Carletta! The female is just as beautiful as the male!

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  13. Stewart MMarch 28, 2012 at 6:02 AM

    Those males are pretty remarkable really!

    Splendid shots.

    Stewart M - Australia

    PS: glad you like my fence climbing efforts!

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  14. UnknownMarch 28, 2012 at 8:12 AM

    She's a beauty!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  15. donMarch 28, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    Fine Cardinal shots. I like the story line you created too. Nice, colorful and very successful post.

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  16. Maude LynnMarch 28, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    What a beautiful little lady!

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  17. Modesto ViegasMarch 28, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    Good shots!!

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  18. EG CameraGirlMarch 28, 2012 at 2:48 PM

    Ha! I love your story, Carletta. :))

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  19. PatMarch 28, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    Great little photo story!

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  20. Joanne OlivieriMarch 28, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    Such gorgeous color and details. I adore cardinals.

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  21. SpringmanMarch 28, 2012 at 9:14 PM

    Beautiful story and pictures to match!

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  22. Sallie (FullTime-Life.comMarch 30, 2012 at 5:21 PM

    Take care of yourself first Mrs Cardinal -- and then go get Red if there's any left ;>)

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  23. KathyApril 4, 2012 at 3:28 AM

    I love these beautiful female cardinals. So many people overlook them and opt for their showy mates, but when their feathers are this golden color I call them Betty Whites (Golden Girls)!

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