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Jennifer Davis
Keller, TX, United States
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My cat found this nest in a shrub in my backyard; I can’t tell if it is an adult or a baby; I am thinking an adult because it is so calm. I thought most likely a cardinal, but the beak is so bright orange and the head is so smooth. Cat will be staying inside for a while.
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Cardinal Mom Sitting On Nest
…Oh, there it is! Yes, that is an adult female cardinal sitting on her nest. Good find, and yes, good for kitty to stay inside for a while. For more information about cardinal nests, check out our page here: http://nestwatch.org/learn/focal-species/northern-cardinal/
thanks for the encouraging words! This is my first nest watch. Mom is still there; dad is hanging about.
Robyn Bailey is right, it is an adult female. You can tell because the baby would have a black beak.