That Cardinal

I think I got my interest in birds from my dad. I love seeing all the different birds in the different places that we've lived. I especially love the colorful ones. Well, when my parents were here, I told them about all the cardinals around here. My dad said that he wanted to see one before he left. So, all week, I watched for them in the usual places so I could point one out, but never saw one. Well, since they've been gone, I've seen them everywhere (of course).

I took this picture of one that landed on my weeping cherry tree in the backyard. That is the first time I've seen one there. I took the picture through the kitchen window so I wouldn't scare him away. So, here's your cardinal, Dad. They really do live here. :)