It’s been so much fun watching all of the little chicks fledge and then get fed by their parents in our yard. This dad Cardinal was very attentive to his little who was perched in our evergreen tree. (Click on blog link for other photo.)
We couldn’t figure out if the little one was a male or female. Does anyone know?
Looks like we can’t tell for a while:
From: Baby Cardinals: All You Need To Know
“Juvenile cardinals look similar to adults in size and shape but lack red plumage until around November (some 6/7 months after the breeding season). The tail usually turns red first. Juvenile cardinals also have fluffy chest and underside plumage.”
https://birdfact.com/articles/baby-cardinals
I wish they would come just a little farther west