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No one in control tower · 12:58 PM

When this cardinal arrived at our bird feeder in snow showers, he had to stop and hover like a hummer while he located a landing spot. I'm guessing he couldn't see well enough to go straight in as they usually do {I'm glad I could view this operation from our living room rather being out there in the cold and snow}

Photogoof · 01-08-2020, 03:18 PM

Originally posted by reh321

When this cardinal arrived at our bird feeder in snow showers, he had to stop and hover like a hummer while he located a landing spot. I'm guessing he couldn't see well enough to go straight in as they usually do {I'm glad I could view this operation from our living room rather being out there in the cold and snow}

Great action!

reh321 · 01-08-2020, 03:36 PM

Originally posted by Photogoof

Great action!

Thank you for your comment.

Yes all kinds of action can occur around a Bird Feeder, but it typically lasts just a second or two, so I will miss it unless I am already set up when it starts.

**ashurbanipal** · 01-08-2020, 09:08 PM

Wow, this is great! Reminds me of watching bird feeders with my grandmother when I was little; she had a screened in porch surrounded by her flower garden and feeders.

reh321 · 01-08-2020, 09:33 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ashurbanipal

Wow, this is great! Reminds me of watching bird feeders with my grandmother when I was little; she had a screened in porch surrounded by her flower garden and feeders.

Thank you for your comment.

Yes now that she has retired, my-wife-the-birdwatcher has also discovered that even just watching nearly-captive birds at the feeders sometimes has even more drama than we could see on TV.

ZombieArmy · 01-08-2020, 09:36 PM

I've seen you post this pic but I don't think I've ever commented on it. Love the cardinal in this shot, such a funny pose.

reh321 · 01-08-2020, 09:58 PM

Originally posted by ZombieArmy

I've seen you post this pic but I don't think I've ever commented on it. Love the cardinal in this shot, such a funny pose.

Thank you for commenting now.

From what I saw, the Cardinal was in the position I am when I discover there are no chairs to sit at the table just as I rush up and am ready to sit in one - except he doesn’t fall down. He actually hovered for a few seconds as the pigeons found room for him.

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01-08-2020, 03:18 PM	#2
Photogoof Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Prague Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,422	Originally posted by reh321 When this cardinal arrived at our bird feeder in snow showers, he had to stop and hover like a hummer while he located a landing spot. I'm guessing he couldn't see well enough to go straight in as they usually do {I'm glad I could view this operation from our living room rather being out there in the cold and snow} Great action!

01-08-2020, 03:36 PM	#3
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,181 Original Poster	Originally posted by Photogoof Great action! Thank you for your comment. Yes all kinds of action can occur around a Bird Feeder, but it typically lasts just a second or two, so I will miss it unless I am already set up when it starts.

01-08-2020, 09:08 PM	#4
ashurbanipal Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 515	Wow, this is great! Reminds me of watching bird feeders with my grandmother when I was little; she had a screened in porch surrounded by her flower garden and feeders.

01-08-2020, 09:33 PM - 1 Like	#5
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,181 Original Poster	Originally posted by ashurbanipal Wow, this is great! Reminds me of watching bird feeders with my grandmother when I was little; she had a screened in porch surrounded by her flower garden and feeders. Thank you for your comment. Yes now that she has retired, my-wife-the-birdwatcher has also discovered that even just watching nearly-captive birds at the feeders sometimes has even more drama than we could see on TV.

01-08-2020, 09:36 PM	#6
ZombieArmy Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 3,210	I've seen you post this pic but I don't think I've ever commented on it. Love the cardinal in this shot, such a funny pose.

01-08-2020, 09:58 PM	#7
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,181 Original Poster	Originally posted by ZombieArmy I've seen you post this pic but I don't think I've ever commented on it. Love the cardinal in this shot, such a funny pose. Thank you for commenting now. From what I saw, the Cardinal was in the position I am when I discover there are no chairs to sit at the table just as I rush up and am ready to sit in one - except he doesn’t fall down. He actually hovered for a few seconds as the pigeons found room for him.