What a gorgeous picture! That one is worth framing. I've seen male cardinals feed females plenty of times. I read that it's called "Mate Feeding". Found this on the web: History of Mate Feeding "Mate feeding" is actually a common occurrence in bird species. Raptors, such as the European Kestrel, as well as songbirds practice this ritual. In cardinals, it is seen both before mating and while the female is incubating her clutch of eggs. No one knows for sure why this ritual takes place, but there are several schools of thought. Mate Feeding As Ritual When mate feeding occurs prior to egg-laying, it's possible that the extra nutrition helps the female when it's time to lay her eggs. Another theory is that it may increase the likelihood that the female will mate with the male--a form of courtship. Females may also judge the parenting ability of the prospective mate by how well he provides for her. Mate Feeding After Egg-Laying When mate feeding happens during the incubation period, it may also serve to help with pair-bonding. This can be important to keep the pair together during the short breeding season. Additionally, it may allow the female to remain on the eggs longer than if she had to constantly forage for food.

Thanks Claire for the link! >>There's just a little feeling of Alfred Hitchcock's 'The Birds' Yeah,..there was another invasion in Kentucky city, Hopkinsville,... blackbirds and European starlings,...I take the waxwings any day. Here is a link that might be useful: Bird invasion brings real-life horror to Kentucky city

Hi Konrad, What a great series on the Bohemians! Our compliments to your wife's shooting... #4,5,&6 are outstanding. We have a flock of Cedar Waxwings here now and are getting some good shots of them, but we never get to see the Bohemians. thanks for posting these, Kenn

What a wonderful experience that must have been! I get Cedar Waxwings on the Crabapples and Elderberries in back, but never more than a dozen or two, and usually a few at a time.