Kentucky Flood donation effort
We all have seen the images of the recent flood in Kentucky, and I feel like this would be a good time to get some donations going again. The statebird of Kentucky is the Northern Cardinal, so the King of the Yard will be the symbol for this one. I created some more Cardi designs in my shop, you can find them here: https://tinyurl.com/mjz3s4km All other proceeds will be donated as well. I hope you have a pleasant evening.
Video: A romantic moment
for the Cardinals this morning - borbed! I loved the light on the Queen. Female Cardinals are such pretty birds.
Mr. Handsome
was taking a break from singing his heart out to have lunch for one in the yard.
Everybody seems to feel
a bit like spring these days! Just from experience, I am always a bit hesitant to call it in but there are little signs all over. This Cardi lady with beautiful eyebrows has started to show up at the cameras, and today, a male joined her! The sounds in the yard have changed too, and I think spring is really seriously on the way. Spring is my favorite season, so I am always excited to experience it, but this year, somehow I am even more impatient.
It is getting milder
and the yard is turning into a slushy pit but we had sun today, and at this time of the year, it always feels somewhat healing. A Cardinal came over, and I thought about all the people who have lost someone during these times where saying goodbye cannot happen the way it used to. They say when a Cardinal comes by, it is a greeting from a loved one that has passed. This is a big hug to all of you who have lost someone during this pandemic. Love as much as you can. And wear a mask, so we can return to more normal times soon.
We are far away from the lunch box,
but there is now wrapping paper available in the Ostdrossel Zazzle store. You can choose between Count Grackula and the King of the Yard. They come in different sizes and styles. The store can be found here: zazzle.com/store/Ostdrossel, but I linked the photos below to the shop pages as well.
(Promo code BESTZAZGIFTS apparently takes 20 % off at the moment.)
Video: little rockstar in the morning
Young Cardinals are so shy and skittish and well camouflaged that it is hard to take photos of them. However, they are not so shy around the Birdsy cam, and I love that it allows me to see these cuties up close finally :D
Long time no see!
The Cardinals like to feed on the ground, and they visit feeders more frequently in the cold season. There are several around though, and apparently sometimes when traffic is low, they do check out the cameras too. Much to my delight.
A very windy day
created fuzzy portraits of a Blue Jay, a Rose-breasted Grosbeak, and the King of the Yard. The MoDo’s feathers remained flat, so it showed off its wing and smiled for the camera.
