4:29 AM – The Cardinals are not usually very vocal at the feeder, but Mr. C is clearly calling to (and looking for) Mrs. C, and getting a response. This Spring courtship has been really interesting to watch:

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More new Cardinal behavior: lately he’s been spotted at the mealworm feeder a few times. Maybe he just wants a change of diet, or maybe the black oil sunflower seeds (his usual food), which got wet the night before in a rain storm, were unappetizing.

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Of course, the mealworms are popular with a lot of birds. Here’s a parade of them, taking turns at the feeder: bluebird, cardinal, yellow-rumped warbler, then bluebird again.

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And finally, a new cat in town. We usually see two regulars, a black cat and a really big ginger. This is this one first appearance.