Birding (aka Birdwatching) During Winter Months

While many birds move south for the winter, even Texas birds move further south. But Cardinals seem to be hardy and can be found in cold areas–but not toooo cold.

Like all types of birds, the female cardinal may have some color, but the male cardinal stands out with its bright red feathers.

The female cardinal in the photo appears more colorful than the ones that I observe on my bird feeder. But, I have never seen the female cardinal at such close range.

Female birds are not as conspicuous as their more colorful mates. Because of this female birds  tend to blend in with their surroundings. In other words, female birds are camouflaged by their coloring.

• • • Birding is a wonderful winter science project. All you need is a pair of binoculars and a sack of bird feed. Kids can make observations from inside the house. You might invest in a good bird ID book or use your computer to identify the birds.
• Science Log is like a diary of what happens. Keep a log about the birds that visit your area during the year. This can lead to studies about birds, such as migration.