For the past few weeks we've been watching a cardinal that has nested in
the oakleaf hydrangea just outside our dining room window. Today the first
of three youngsters left the nest and perched in the shrub, but tonight as
we were leaving the house we saw the baby and the father on the driveway,
right behind my car. I am glad the male cardinal flew up or we would never
have noticed the fledgling. We escorted it off the driveway and into the
yard while the father gave us an earful. I hope that they joined up again
after we left and that the baby is snug somewhere, but it's worrisome
knowing that a feral cat hangs around in the woods that surround our house.
I wonder if the other two will be brave enough to leave the nest tomorrow?
I will be glad when they do, so we can use the dining room again!
Pat Valdata
Elkton
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