A mama cardinal decided to build her nest right under my kitchen window.

[Diamond_Dog]

Last edited Wed May 11, 2022, 06:19 PM - Edit history (1)

I just saw it there for the first time today. It’s in the Yew bush under my kitchen window.

I’d like to take a picture of it but can’t quite get a good angle from inside the house, and I’m afraid if I go outside, I’ll scare her away.

The good thing is that Sophie (my yellow Lab) doesn’t seem to know it’s there, and there don’t seem to be any cats around here that might bother it. She’s sorta hidden in the bush.

Something to keep an eye on, I guess!

On edit: I quickly snuck outside when Mama bird took a break and got this quick shot.

[CTyankee]

1. We have a window like that. I like watching the bees come for their morning sips from tree blossoms

now in full bloom. Every year....

[Diamond_Dog]

3. Every little bit of joy helps us get through the day!

[CTyankee]

5. I've also observed a female cardinal on the ground outside that window. Is daddy back at the nest

with the eggs, do you think?

[Diamond_Dog]

6. Could be!

I’m doing some research now, and I’m reading that cardinals build their nests closer to the ground, not up high in tall trees.

[bamagal62]

2. Does that mean you get double good luck??

Aren't cardinals good luck?

[Diamond_Dog]

4. I don't know about good luck ....

I’ve heard that when a cardinal visits, it represents a loved one who has passed away.

But I need all the luck I can get, too!

[bamagal62]

7. A quick google got me this....

Many people believe the sighting of a cardinal can be a sign of good luck, loyalty, or even a spiritual message. Native American lore states if a cardinal is seen, it is believed that individual will have good luck within 12 days of the sighting.