#Cardinal April 4
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In April 2025, many of us are joining the 30-Day Nature Observation Challenge. Each day, the goal is to share an observation—a plant, animal, or sound—experienced while spending time outdoors. Wise individuals have noted that observing nature enhances mindfulness, reduces stress, and deepens our appreciation for life’s interconnectedness—a challenge well worth accepting.
Today, my observation is on the CARDINAL that has been frequenting my backyard.
As we embark on our 64th consecutive monthly challenge, Jeff Neelon, Jaclyn Donovan, and I feel ready to inspire others to join us. Step outside and let nature awaken your senses—breathe in the fresh air, feel the warmth of the sun, and listen as the world comes alive. Every moment outdoors is a chance to reset, recharge, and reconnect with the beauty around you.
Nature Observation 30-Day Challenge Guidelines
As with previous challenges, participants are encouraged to adapt the guidelines to fit their own circumstances. Commit to spending time outdoors for the next 30 days, observing a new plant, animal, or sound each day.
- Record your observations to track your journey.
- Share your findings with a challenge partner if you have one.
- Join the conversation by posting on social media with the hashtag #Coach4adayChallenge
Observation #4-Cardinal
For Christmas 2024 one of my gifts from son, daughter-in-law and grandson was a birdfeeder that is equipped with a digital camera. I have been able to see a wide variety of birds including a pair of cardinals. People love this bird and so do I. If you didn’t know it is the state bird for seven US States.
The male is the one with the bright red plumage and the female is more of muted brown, red color. Found a link on the web that discusses lots of interesting facts and myths about this bird. At my feeder I have seen both the male and female often times one arriving right after the other.
The cardinal makes a very distinctive almost metallic sound-click on this link to listen
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