The last few days I have had the distinct front row seat of watching a female cardinal build a nest. The tree is near my patio. I thought it was odd the other day to see a male cardinal sitting on my patio ledge. The way I was brought up the old wives' tale said if a cardinal came to your place that there was an eminent death of a loved one in your family. How many others heard the same thing? Well, with watching for a few days now since I have a front row seat this is what I have observed ...
The male cardinal sits at a distance and watches over the female cardinal constructing the bird's nest. With a little research I found out my observation is correct. Not only does the male watch out for the female as she makes many trips with new material to build the nest but protects her from other predators and even other male cardinals that may be in the area too. It takes anywhere from 3 to 9 days to build the nest. Egg laying can begin anywhere from 1 to 8 days after the nest is completed. I would say I will be hearing the tiny baby chirps of cardinals in the near future, how exciting is that? Can you see why this nature event fascinates me? Looks like not just human females have that natural instinct built within them to want to nurture and prepare for the birth of their child but I am seeing the female cardinal has that same instinct.
Of all the places, this cardinal chose to build a nest practically right outside my window. Do you think God is trying to tell me something or speak to me through this adventure? I took a short video clip of what I am seeing in this tree. Apparently, cardinals are also known to mate for life. How sweet is that. A living love story in the works brought to me by God for me to see the beauty in His creation.
I am also showing you some of my patio garden updates. Looks like the lily bloomed but there is another flowering plant behind it, a gift to me from my sister & brother-in-law. The Hosta is in bloom. I see another carnation about to burst forth. This time not a red carnation but a pink colored one. How exciting to see life bloom before your very eyes? Only God can get the huge applause for this spectacular gift given. Do you have eyes to see the beauty that surrounds you? Now, you may see a purple flower with the eggplant but from this beautiful flower comes forth fruit, in the form of an eggplant. Can you see why this fascinates me.
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| This is the fruit coming forth this year from carnation seeds I planted last year. Sometimes it takes patience to see the fruit come forth. It is well worth the wait once the blooms blossom. |
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| This is also 1 of the carnations I planted last year from seed, it is with my cherry tomato plant which is thriving. |
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