Mr. Cardinal's Mate

Like our chameleons, Mrs. Cardinal appears to be trying to disguise herself as she blends right in with the mulch colors.

Hoping all you moms had a lovely Mother's Day. Thank you all for your wishes and viewing my photos. My oldest son is bringing me flowers today so I'll have more treats coming ;-) We went to visit my mom yesterday, but she is still very weak and tires easily due to her bout with pneumonia last month. She is on oxygen 24/7 so these are uncertain times.

Check my favs today, so many awesome shots: http://365project.org/cimes1/favourites

['Saint' kk4go]

Nice capture Carol. Saw one just this morning at our bird bath statue. I'll pray for your Mom health.

[Carole Imes]

@stcyr1up Thank you, most appreciated.

[Shirley (mjmaven)]

beautiful cardinal. Sending good wishes to your mom.....it takes a while to build up strength after a bout of pneumonia, especially for the elderly.

[marlboromaam]

Beautiful shot of the female, Carole! Hoping your mom is much better very soon! Prayers are going up for you and her.

[Ann Stenson]

Aww.....Such a gorgeous capture Carol! : ) Truly hope for better news about your mom!....such a worrying time for you all! X

[Kerri]

Beautiful bird

[Claire]

Lovely shot Carole, it seems no time at all between ours Mums stopping worrying about us, when we start to worry about them

[carol white]

Lovely capture,Carole!! She really does blend into the background!!

[bep]

Sending good wishes to your mother, Carole.
Lovely shot of a beautiful bird.

[Anne ❀]

she's doing a great job! very nice shot!

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Very pretty cardinal and a lovely capture. Hope your mom feels better.

[Mrs. Smith]

Beautiful! I hope your mom feels better. I'll be thinking of you.

[Debbi M]

He does blend in, doesn't he. Very nice shot. Hope your mother feels better soon.

[karenann]

Love your capture of her, Carole ....I have always thought that the female robins were beautiful! I sincerely hope that your Mom will be alright. How nice of your son to bring flowers today. Flowers are great any day of the week!!

[BeckyS]

Well wishes to your mom. Beautiful photo.

[Diana]

Beautiful bird....and hope you enjoyed your Mother's Day as well...and your visit with your Mom! My mother is 80 and quite physically healty...dementia setting in slowly and for now it is quite funny and she too laughs about it!

[Margaret Tryon]

Wonderful capture.

[Ellen Young]

I Love this!! My first sighting of the Female Cardinal!! I love it FAV!

[Catherine W.]

Great capture! Love the brightly colored beak! Prayers go out to your mom.

[bkb in the city]

Great shot Carole and we will be praying for your Mom

[Ramesh Chand]

Beautiful !!!!

[Carolyn White]

Lovely capture!

[Livia]

A pretty little bird! Nice shot! I hope your mom will be all right.

[Lisa]

Very nice shot, love the framing

[Cindy Muir]

Your cardinal is dressed much more elegantly than Brian's! Nice shot!

[Carole Imes]

@cmuir1963 LOl! Yes, I saw Brian's cardinal in the molting stage and almost died laughing. Thanks!

[Carole Imes]

@ladydi53 Diana, it's probably just what we call "senior moments" and as long as she's laughing not to worry ;-)

[Hope Russell]

Great photo! I'm always impressed with your wildlife photos. You must be alert and quick!

I'm sorry to hear that your mom is still struggling with her health. I will continue to pray for her.

[Jen]

Lovely shot.. thinking of your mum and you all.. (hug)