Cardinal at your window this fall? What the visit can and can't tell you

A male Northern Cardinal lands on an October windowsill, its red feathers bright against fading leaves. It may stay a few minutes, come back later in the day or hop between a nearby shrub and the ground.

Cardinal at your window this fall? What the visit can and can't tell you

TL;DR

  • A male Northern Cardinal visited an October windowsill.
  • Its red feathers were prominent against the fading leaves.
  • The bird stayed for a few minutes, potentially returning later.
  • It moved between a shrub and the ground.