Even in springtime a Norther Cardinal will stand out, especially before the leaves come out. This guy was calling for a mate and it took but a few minutes to find him in the tree top. The tree buds are popping, and the Norther Cardinal are singing for a mate, it must be springtime in the Midwest.

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