I have a female at my feeder in Hanover fairly regularly.  Occasionally dad comes, too.

stuart


> 
> Date:    Thu, 28 Dec 2017 11:13:06 -0500
> From:    kmilk <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Female cardinal
> 
> Interesting there was a post about a female cardinal in Enfield.  We also have had just one for about a week here in Canaan.  In the past, I have seen a very rare male cardinal passing through.  First female in 23 yr.
> 
> Our birds at the feeders act rather tame - juncoes (lots - 20 to 30 at a time) pretty much ignore me and my dog.  No redpolls this season, but when they irrupt, they also seem that way.  From far north with few people?  Or just focused on food to survive this cold snap.
> 
> We have several red squirrels that contend with the blue jays (up to 12+ jays at a time) for the black oil seed we put out for ground feeders.  They dash at the jays, who flutter off a short distance, but behind the squirrel’s back, other jays sneak in - until squirrel turns around and gets after them.  Meanwhile, the original jays are back.  Repeat.  Repeat.  
> 
> Pretty amazing how all wildlife survives such cold conditions.  I think it may be mating season for the red squirrels?  Usually do not see multiples.  At least no bears to worry about.  
> 
> Norma
> Goose Pond, Canaan, NH
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