This female cardinal visits me quite often. While the other cardinals are rather skittish, she is happy to share the deck with me. I call her Lady Jane. She is a bit more gray than some and she doesn't have much of a buffy underside.
Here is Lady Jane on a misty morning. Isn't she lovely?
Unlike some female birds, Lady Jane also sings. She has a loud and clear voice. Hmmm...perhaps I should name her Susan Boyle.
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Lady Jane is indeed beautiful! Perhaps women are beautiful enough without adding all that "flashiness?" (grinning!)
I like Lady Jane--but not a la British history--Lady Jane Grey had a rocky life.
I agree--I always love seeing female cardinals--the grey with red tinged feathers, the orange beak. You are lucky to have one as a friend!
Her ladyship is lovely in deed.
Tee hee..Susan Boyle seems very appropriate for a good singer!
She is a lovely bird......and how wonderful that she spends time with you.........her colours are delightful.....
Yes, indeed! I do agree! Lady Jane is simply beautiful!!
~Beth
She is so lovely! Her little tail is sitting in the water. Can't she feel that? Female Cardinals are such ladies ; )
I love both the male and female Cardinals. Your photos really show the beauty of the female.
Lovely shots of the female cardinal. I think they are beautiful birds despite being as vivid as the male.
I like Lady Jane also. Hopefully her mate isn't named Henry VIII.
Lovely bird, so glad she sings for you..a lady in waiting perhaps??
Lady Jane is a pretty gal! I find the female cardinals have so much character! I had one tapping on my window last week - I think because I needed to fill the feeders - lol!
I think female Cardinals are lovely too. I call mine "Claudia" as in Claudia Cardinale the Italian actress.
Her coloring is elegant and subtle. We have several pair here - I hope they are building nests. Your photos are really fun.
Lady Jane is beautiful. Loved the susan Boyle comment. Can't wait to hear her next song.
I think they are every bit as lovely too Carolyn. Sometimes, the contrast of their colors is even more exquisite to see... and that beak!
She is a pretty girl! I had the wonderful experience of being able to hold one after she flew into my window. I was so thrilled, to say the least. However, I found her feathers to be more olive-colored, raher than grey. Incredible, aren't they!!
Thanks for commenting, everyone.
Donna - I have been fascinated with Lady Jane Grey since I read her biography in fifth grade. I imagine that she might have been released from her wretched life after her execution and reappears as a bird.
New England - I have never seen a bird's tail in water like that. I have no idea why she didn't sit erect.
Aunt B - I can't imagine the thrill of holding a cardinal. However, Lady Jane seems so tame, I might try hand feeding her.
i think she is lovely...almos a blush about her!
Lady Jane is lovely indeed. I agree plain and dull are not the correct adjectives for the female birds, especially the cardinals.
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