Oh, look at that beautiful cardinal! I wish I could take pics like that!
Recently, I hung out a bird feeder that is designed to draw in cardinals as well as other birds. It was about 6 weeks ago and I wondered if the birds would ever come. Well, they finally did and yesterday I saw my first cardinal eating from the feeder. But here's my dilemma.......
While hubby was taking his morning shower, the local radio announcer said we should remove our feeders for now. You see, the bears are waking up and they are rather hungry! Now, I can't take this too lightly!
I saw 3 of these fellows last year. I was super excited about the first two. One time he was in our yard (very early morning) and I saw him through our large living room window.
The next time I saw one, I was driving here. It was summer, quite a different view than this. It was just starting to get dark and he walked out in front of my car. OOOH, I was so excited! You feel brave when you have a window or car between you and the bear!
But the last time I saw one was while I was outside in our yard. He was about this size and I let out a scream like no tomorrow! He looked at me, I looked at him and we both screamed!! Well ok, maybe just me. But he did take off in the other direction, which was a good thing.
But, back to my dilemma! Here is a pic I took the other morning. It's through our window, so not the best but I am so excited to see all the birds that are showing up!
And Lily is enjoying the view as well!
And, yesterday morning, I took a pic of him.
And this cute little couple!
And this fellow......
But if I leave my bird feeder out, I may be seeing this fellow!
So friends, that is my dilemma. Do I leave my bird feeder up and enjoy all of the beautiful birds that are coming my way? However, I also may be getting a big black furry visitor as well.
So what do you all think? Let me know your thoughts on this. And later I will let you know what I decide.
Have a Great Week-end everyone!!
Cindy