The Birds

We feel a little like we are in the Alfred Hitchcock movie "The Birds" in our house these days. We have a male cardinal that is attacking our windows. He starts at daylight, and keeps it up on and off all day long. He attacks windows all around the house as the light changes the reflections he sees. He will sit in a nearby tree or bush, see his reflection, then fly at it and thump the window with beak and feet. Over and over and over. Sometimes, he even hovers in front of a window similar to a hummingbird - its amazing to watch! It gets a little annoying, and you never know where the attack will come from.
He is just defending his territory. Experts say he could keep this up until the pair's young leave the nest. Unfortunately, they are just entering the mating season, so it could be a long spring! But, they are beautiful birds and fun to watch.


For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.