I love to feed the birds and this lovely female Cardinal is one of the many who wait patiently each morning for me to make the trek to my backyard feeders. We are blessed to have a lot of Cardinals in the area. They are a bright and welcome addition to the grey of winter. Happy New Year!
© Sheila Creighton 2011
Imagery of Light 
Lovely shot. All I ever seem to find where I live is seagulls. 🙂
Thanks – the feeders are why they stop by.. perhaps you have a spot you can put one?
Beautiful Sheila! I love the markings on the face.
thanks – yes the females are just as nice looking and can be colourful too.