On yesterday's walk I was startled by a loud series of bird calls when I neared a large mass of multiflora rose bushes. Since I had earlier discovered a nesting pair who exhibited much the same behaviour (see next post), I presumed I had disturbed another duo. The bushes were so thick it was difficult to see what birds I had disturbed, but I was finally rewarded - it was a pair of Northern Cardinals! However, I think they were both males. It could have been one male trying to chase another out of its territory. Apparently they like to nest in multiflora rose bushes, as well as hawthorns and lilacs - they certainly have ample numbers of those to choose from in the area.
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