This male cardinal sang for me first three years ago, so he is at least that old. His beak shows the sign of his great age, and out of respect, I feed him shelled seed. In return, he will pose for me, in the old apple tree.
Wow, what a beautiful portrait, so clear and sharp. This photo reminds me of a Male House Finch last year that was very old, sadly he passed away on our doorstep, we made him a grave.
What a crest! Such a handsome fellow. I have no doubt animals can learn human kindness and know who will harm them, and who will not. Our black-capped chickadees are now eating out of our hands
This photo reminds me of a Male House Finch last year that was very old, sadly he passed away on our doorstep, we made him a grave.