Chow time...where's Dad?

As the progression of monitoring these little chicks developed into hours, I couldn't help but noticed a very interesting routine these cardinal  parents display.  Working together to ensure the care of their chicks... it seemed the mommy of this brood is in charge of keeping the nest clean...she will continually swoop in very rapidly and remove any bird droppings from the nest, while the dad  (beautiful red cardinal) works endlessly...tirelessly...by engaging in a  meticulous method of feeding this brood throughout the day. It seems by my observation that he ensures each baby gets their fair share of food...none are left out.  However, I did notice the female feeds the babies too...though somewhat sporadically.

Back to Nature

Quadruplets....that's what they are...4 identical new born Cardinals. I found these cuties in my Rose of Sharon tree outside my living room window. After closer inspection of this remarkable find, I decided to photograph them.  I'll continue to monitor their progress and keep you posted.