
On the morning we were breaking came - the little woman popped in to check out who her man was flirting with.

She was a lot shyer than he was and I had to work for these pix.

And maybe downright snooty.

Made herself at home on the Mister's bike. Hitching a ride.

Duck and cover. Remember that? And doesn't that quite date those of us who do.
This is a female cardinal and while she is pretty - she can't outdo the male who is positively gorgeous.
It's her job to protect the nest and blend in.