Mrs. Card and the Chickadee

Spring is in the air!  My pear tree is budding, and the birds are rambunctious. 

A male cardinal has frequented my feeder recently, which has been an unexpected joy.  Today, Mrs. Cardinal made her first appearance.

I also recently saw a Carolina Chickadee visiting the feeder, which is a new bird to me.  I'm in love with its black mask!

Finally, I caught a glimpse of my favorite bird...the tufted titmouse, which is the first bird that ever visited my feeder and started my bird obsession.

I'm amazed at the variety of birds that can be observed in my own backyard!