Promenade Male Cardinal

Meet some fantastic Fathers, the Male Cardinals of Hot Springs National Park.  On many occasions I have spotted Male Cardinals feeding Chicks, teaching flight school and taking the juveniles on field trips.  They are loving patient and attentive even when multiple chicks are all vying for their attention.

As you will see in the images below Male Cardinals work very hard to be good parents.  This is not to say the females don’t help as well, they stay with the young chicks as they learn to exit the nest.  The males fetch food for the Chicks and as you can see in the last image keep a close eye on visitors in their neighborhood.

Nature is a wonderful teacher!
Much Love to ALL,
Lee

Male Cardinal Feeding Chicks At Nest

Male Cardinal Feeding Chicks At Nest

Arlington Lawn Male Cardinal Caring For Babies

Arlington Lawn Male Cardinal Caring For Babies

Arlington Lawn Male Cardinal Caring For Babies

Arlington Lawn Male Cardinal Caring For Babies

Arlington Lawn Male Cardinal Caring For Babies

Lower Dogwood Female Cardinal And Chick

Lower Dogwood Female Cardinal And Chick