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Birders

Mousetoescamper

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10. I've noticed many more males than females this year

Reply to SWBTATTReg (Reply #8)

Thu Apr 17, 2025, 07:11 PM

Apr 2025

The competition was fierce two weeks ago. Now that nesting has begun, there's peace in the backyard. I've not tried to call cardinals, but can attract chickadees and titmice with "pishing" sounds.

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Female cardinal this afternoon [View all] Mousetoescamper Apr 2025 OP

Mister is somewhere nearby. They are devoted to each other. Frasier Balzov Apr 2025 #1

Most have probably paired up by now. There was much male rivalry here two weeks ago. Mousetoescamper Apr 2025 #3

Male robins running at each other like gladiators around here. Frasier Balzov Apr 2025 #5

Great catch, my dear Mousetoescamper! CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2025 #2

Thanks, Peggy! Mousetoescamper Apr 2025 #4

Beautiful bird! SheltieLover Apr 2025 #6

Thanks and you're welcome, SheltieLover! Mousetoescamper Apr 2025 #7

I saw my regular 2 cardinals, they have been around ever since I've moved here, many years. It's amazing how loyal SWBTATTReg Apr 2025 #8

I've noticed many more males than females this year Mousetoescamper Apr 2025 #10

I cluck at them when the two of them visit my yard, and they do seem to 'listen'. I enjoy watching them, and they SWBTATTReg Apr 2025 #11

ohh. ahh. AllaN01Bear Apr 2025 #9

Glad you like, AllaN01Bear! Mousetoescamper Apr 2025 #12