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10-03-2021 05:45 PM
I've been seeing smaller Cardinals at my bird feeders. There are Cardinals of the normal size at the feeders as well. Other than their size and not quite as bright coloring, they seem healthy.
Has anyone noticed smaller Cardinals at their feeders.
10-03-2021 05:47 PM
They sound like juveniles. Or a new mini variety.
10-03-2021 06:07 PM
There's been a "wasting" disease of birds the size of cardinals, and larger.
They've just begun to come back to my area (the cardinals), and the once numerous blue jays are sparse.
I have not found any info that supports the reason.
10-03-2021 07:29 PM
NY State here - yes, did notice a small Cardinal yesterday; but thought it just a young one. I'll keep watch now.
Blue Jays - feeder full of nuts but have seen only one Jay.
Birds here usually disappear this time of year for a spell - lots of red berries on bushes and evergreen trees.
When cold and snow hits - they immediately come flocking to the feeders.
10-03-2021 07:51 PM
The juveniles here are the same size as the adults, just not as red. I've also noticed that some males aren't the deep red but sort of an orange red. I wonder if it's caused by pesticide.
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