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Sunday, April 13, 2014

First Signs Of Spring


Besides rain, that is!  So, do you see them?



Tiny green leaf buds!





Green grass and Robins!


But my favorite sign of spring is this couple!
All winter they have been in the trees, eating from my feeder.
But something new happened this week!



Mr. Cardinal feeds Miss Cardinal!
It's the sweetest thing!
I guess they're done just being friends and
the courtship has begun.  Almost time to build a nest!

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34 comments:

  1. JaniceApril 12, 2014 at 11:15 PM

    Hooray for love!

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  2. Gloria BakerApril 13, 2014 at 12:00 AM

    Beautiful Betsy! I love the cardinals! Reslly sweet!
    XO

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    1. Betsy BrockApril 13, 2014 at 10:36 AM

      They are so cute. She just sits on a branch and wait from him to bring her a bite. ha.

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    2. Gloria BakerApril 13, 2014 at 1:14 PM

      they are cute, really cute!

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  3. WandaApril 13, 2014 at 12:04 AM

    Oh Love it is....a nest, some eggs, and a new family....it must be Spring!! Mr. Cardinal, what a sweetheart.

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    1. Betsy BrockApril 13, 2014 at 10:37 AM

      I hope so! The last time a cardinal couple has a nest of eggs on my trees a snake got them! So sad.

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  4. Eddie BluelightsApril 13, 2014 at 6:50 AM

    Brilliant photos, Betsy.
    Love the way you are getting the focus on the subject and the background is blurred.
    So the emphasis is on the subject - very much like our eyes work - I think.
    Probably called controlled depth of focus or something like that.

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    1. Eddie BluelightsApril 13, 2014 at 9:19 AM

      How many nests would Mrs Cardinal require?
      Is she easy to please or doew she act like Mrs Wren?
      Easier being a budgie I think! LOL

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    2. Betsy BrockApril 13, 2014 at 10:38 AM

      Yes, the focusing is becoming easier. Depth of field. It's the aperture and ISO I'm still having trouble with. Practice makes perfect I guess. haha.

      I think Mrs Cardinal is a more practical girl that Mrs. Wren. She makes her own nest and just one! lol....

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    3. Eddie BluelightsApril 13, 2014 at 6:05 PM

      Ah! yes! I forgot the term . . . . yes . . . depth of field.
      My dad used to be able to work out depth of fields from aperture settings and shutter speeds. It was Greek to me!

      What a lucky fellow Mr Cardinal is! I wonder what jobs he does around the nest! lol
      Isn't it strange how different birds vary in their architectural preferences. I expect Mr Wren would prefer to put his feet up and do the crossword rather than build three houses. lol

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  5. MarthaApril 13, 2014 at 7:09 AM

    Love-ly! :) the green is easy on the eyes, that's for sure!

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    1. Betsy BrockApril 13, 2014 at 10:39 AM

      Yes, it sure is. Just lovely. The sound of lawn mowers yesterday really made it seem like spring!

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  6. AnonymousApril 13, 2014 at 7:56 AM

    Ahh, the continuing story of the cardinals! Love it.

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  7. Brian MillerApril 13, 2014 at 7:58 AM

    everything is popping here...
    even got a bit of a kiss from the sun yesterday
    turning me pink....

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  8. MariApril 13, 2014 at 8:55 AM

    :) Such happy pictures today!

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  9. Kathy GApril 13, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    We've had several days of spring, but now it's raining....and the rain will bring the cold back with it. Only supposed to be 50 degrees tomorrow. YUCK!

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  10. Pat HattApril 13, 2014 at 10:59 AM

    So much better sights
    Than snow and cold nights
    Wow, she really made him work for it
    A spring fling may happen in a bit

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    1. Betsy BrockApril 13, 2014 at 3:11 PM

      Made him work a bit
      playing hard to get
      Kiss my feet and feed my mouth
      that's what courting is all about.
      lol....

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  11. AnonymousApril 13, 2014 at 12:33 PM

    Beautiful spring photos! It seems like everything turned green here very quickly. I think it was all the rain. It is so uplifting to the spirit to be able to get out in the warm breeze and the lush green grass. I've seen a lot of robins here, but no cardinals yet. Your sweet couple is adorable ♥

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    1. Betsy BrockApril 13, 2014 at 3:12 PM

      I have the windows open today. I do love a warm breeze coming through the house! We're supposed to get cold and have some snow on Tuesday! I'm sure it won't stick, though.

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  12. Amy at love made my homeApril 13, 2014 at 1:23 PM

    Lovely to see Mr and Mrs preparing for spring! I wonder if you will have lots of little cardinals flying around soon! xx

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  13. LindaApril 13, 2014 at 4:27 PM

    Beautiful shots, Betsy...
    I love it when Mr feeds Mrs♥️
    Your grass is REALLY green.....
    Enjoy your week...
    Cheers!
    Linda :o)

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    1. Betsy BrockApril 13, 2014 at 6:16 PM

      All that rain really helped in the last week! Everything suddenly looks and feels like spring!

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  14. corners of my lifeApril 13, 2014 at 5:58 PM

    Amazing photos of your feathered friends.

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    1. Betsy BrockApril 13, 2014 at 6:16 PM

      Aren't the sweet? I'm so glad they hang just outside my window!

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  15. Anita JohnsonApril 13, 2014 at 10:09 PM

    It seems spring has left us and gone to you...cold tonight and snow coming...ugh! Your photos are beautiful!

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  16. SuzaApril 15, 2014 at 1:21 PM

    Sweet red couple. Wish someone would come and feed me.

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