During our first December in West Texas, we experienced an ice and snow storm that left its aftermath on the ground through New Year's. During this … [Read more...] about Female Cardinal During Winter
Haemorhous mexicanus
Male House Finch on Snowy Ground in December 2015
This sparrow sized bird with cherry red feathers is a male House Finch, Haemorhous mexicanus. [note that the genus name has changed from Carpodacus). … [Read more...] about Male House Finch on Snowy Ground in December 2015