A first for me! I've never seen a cardinal, and was so surprised this one was visiting the back yard. I'm not sure if it is a female, or a juvenile. I only saw the one ... it would be great if there was a small family here.
I'm guessing a juvenile because it looks a bit scruffy. I can't even believe you've never seen one. So common here in Michigan. Glad you could add it to your list!
That surprised me, too - several show up in my backyard frequently - moth the males and the females - like how you caught the cardinal in the tree - branches always get in my way!
