Watching Birds on a Cloudy Day

@CarolDM (203422)

Nashville, Tennessee

February 12, 2021 11:21am CST

Another cold and cloudy and day here. But the birds don't mind. Was watching from inside at the birds earlier. Snapped this photo of a female cardinal on the deck. She found the peanuts I hid for her under a deck chair. The blue jays did not see the hidden stash I keep for the cardinals. Not yet anyway. A cloudy dreary day was made brighter to see this cardinal. The male will be here shortly as well. They visit every day. Hoping they will also be here in the spring to raise babies. Learning to enjoy the little things in life. Hope you can do the same.

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@FourWalls (65700)

• United States

12 Feb 21

Did you get any fr**zing rain? I had enough birds at the feeder (including many cardinals) to make me wonder if Hitchcock was back there.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 Feb 21

No, just rain thankfully. But this weekend it will be crazy. And you?

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@FourWalls (65700)

• United States

12 Feb 21

@CarolDM — we got a lot more than “they said” we would, but thankfully the power outages were scattered. And I must say the power company did an outstanding job of getting out in that yucky weather and fixing the outages almost as soon as they were reported. As of this moment (I haven’t checked the weather guessers in an hour, so this may have changed), we’re not supposed to get anything until Sunday night.....then they will just say “significant snow,” because after the goof earlier this week they’re probably scared to make a guess as to how much! One of the forecast models I saw said 6-8 inches, though.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 Feb 21

@FourWalls Good about the power. Glad you took your trip when you did. We are suppose to get an "icy mix" tonight and the next few days in the teens. Stay safe and warm.

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@YesWay (3674)

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12 Feb 21

I absolutely love cardinals!

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 Feb 21

Same here. I don't see the females often. The males are always here. Remind me of my Dad. He called them redbirds.

@YesWay (3674)

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12 Feb 21

@CarolDM we don’t get any here in the U.K. the males are so striking I would love to see one in real life Redbirds. I love that !

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 Feb 21

@YesWay The males are a bright red and so pretty.

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@much2say (54868)

• Los Angeles, California

12 Feb 21

Awwww . . . what a sweetie. I hope she enjoys the peanuts and can share with fellow cardinals. Let's see what spring surprises come your way this year

!

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@much2say (54868)

• Los Angeles, California

12 Feb 21

@CarolDM Fairly soon!!

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 Feb 21

She is one of my favorites. Spring will be here eventually.

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@LindaOHio (171555)

• United States

13 Feb 21

Great photo. Have a wonderful weekend.

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@LindaOHio (171555)

• United States

13 Feb 21

@CarolDM Thanks!

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 Feb 21

Thank you! And you as well.

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@arunima25 (87181)

• Bangalore, India

12 Feb 21

Those are little things but precious ones. You are fortunate to enjoy them.

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@arunima25 (87181)

• Bangalore, India

12 Feb 21

And we are happy that you share them here. Brightens up our mood too

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 Feb 21

@arunima25 Thank you! That makes me happy.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 Feb 21

Thank you! I agree.

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@DocAndersen (54402)

• United States

13 Feb 21

Great shot!!!! i can hear the bird saying now "Hey lady your out of peanuts again!"

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 Feb 21

@DocAndersen The Blue Jays are such pigs.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 Feb 21

She was looking and finally found one. On this cloudy dark day.

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@DocAndersen (54402)

• United States

13 Feb 21

@CarolDM that she had to look means your slipping! (kidding).

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@kaylachan (65817)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

12 Feb 21

I know I try. Yep, birds seem to handle the weather better than us humans sometimes.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 Feb 21

Very true. Peaceful to watch through the window.

@Tampa_girl7 (49928)

• United States

12 Feb 21

It’s cold and gloomy here. I haven’t seen any birds.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 Feb 21

Same weather here too. I feed these peanuts, so they visit the feeder no matter the weather.

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@Tampa_girl7 (49928)

• United States

12 Feb 21

@CarolDM they usually eat what we put out too, but not today.

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@wolfgirl569 (102414)

• Marion, Ohio

13 Feb 21

That would be fun to watch

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 Feb 21

Agreed

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@JudyEv (335055)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 Feb 21

Even the female cardinals are very pretty. I'm glad she found the goodies you had hidden.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 Feb 21

Yes she has a bright orange beak. It was very cloudy here.

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@Ronrybs (18438)

• London, England

13 Feb 21

What sort of bird is it? I am thinking that it a crest on its head, so it was some sort of cardinal

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 Feb 21

Cardinal. A female. The male is a solid bright red color.

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@freelancermariagrace (27264)

• Philippines

13 Feb 21

What a beautiful sight to see. It was kind of warm here

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 Feb 21

Thank you! I agree.

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Nevena Zivkovic

@Nevena83 (65277)

• Serbia

12 Feb 21

Oh, it was a very cold day here too, but at least the sun was shining.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 Feb 21

No sun here. Enjoy your evening.

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Nevena Zivkovic

@Nevena83 (65277)

• Serbia

12 Feb 21

@CarolDM Thank you

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Nelumbo Nucifera

• Indonesia

13 Feb 21

That's a cute bird!

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

13 Feb 21

Thank you!

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@RebeccasFarm (88551)

• Arvada, Colorado

12 Feb 21

Glad you are enjoying your company there Carol

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 Feb 21

Thank you!

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@marlina (154131)

• Canada

12 Feb 21

I wonder why the Blue Jays did not see the food yet?

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 Feb 21

They were busy at the feeder.

@NJChicaa (118681)

• United States

12 Feb 21

Baby Adso loves to watch the birds outside for hours.

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@CarolDM (203422)

• Nashville, Tennessee

12 Feb 21

My cats love watching for inside these days.

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