There is another Henry in our family...... you hear about the granddog, Henry, quite abit...But I'm not sure I've shown you the couple known as Henry and Louise.
They are the Cardinals that hang out in our backyard.
We named them that when the children were small.
It was much easier to just say Louise is in the birdbath,
than to say "there's a female cardinal in the birdbath"!
So...thus the names.
Henry is very attentive.... but I'm sure you know that.
Here is Louise exiting her bath.Lots of late afternoons they sit on the back fence and fuss at me if I'm outside.
I know they either want me to turn the sprinklers on for them to play in, or they
would really like it if I would go inside while they bathe.
There is just nothing better than a nice bath on a hot April day in Texas!
I just thought you should see them....I have some other bird pictures to share soon...
there is a certain like black and white guy that thinks he owns the place lately!
Henry and Louise are much more tolerant of me being in the yard than some of the others... 
See Henry? He's never far away. He had fussed that day because he wanted me to go inside so she could get in the bird bath!!!
Yes, I have a long lens..... they aren't that tolerant of me! 
Do Henry and Louise come to your house, too?
One word~AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteFabulous pictures.
I love love birds and spend hours watching them out our kitchen window.
Thanks!
Linda,
ReplyDeleteThat was precious. Yes they do! I saw them out the window on a snowy branch and they looked gorgeous against the white snow.
Hugs,
Suz
No, Henry and Louise never come to my house. I wish they would.
ReplyDeleteLovely story, lovely photos.
No they don't come over 'cause they said it's too cold here ;(
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Sandy
brilliant birdie shots and such a sweet post too dear Lidna!
ReplyDeletethat Louise is a 'clean machine' OR a very dirty girl ;)
oxo
p.s. that Henry is very handsome!
Delighted to meet you, Henry and Louise! I think your distant relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Bobby C. (Bobby Cardinal) come to my house. I always remind Gyp, "There's Bobby C." "There's Mrs. Bobby C." He'll come running but I suspect it's the enthusiasm in my voice that gets him, rather than recognition!
ReplyDeletethey are so cute! got a bunch of those couple myself!xo nat
ReplyDeleteI was wondering why the names sounded familiar... these are wonderful photos! So glad you have a long lens. Now you just need a video camera and a live feed on the internet. :)
ReplyDeleteYour birdie friends are so adorable, and good company too I imagine.
ReplyDeleteLinda,
ReplyDeleteI just love the little houses! What a neat idea...will you stand them all up or hang them? Looking forward to seeing them all!
Thanks for sharing~
Patty
see now THIS is why you get nothing done!! I love Henry and Louise!! they both look rather strong characters, I can just imagine them demanding attention!
ReplyDeleteLove the birds. We feed them at our house, but no cardinals in Ukraine.
ReplyDeleteHello Linda,
ReplyDeleteI am visiting from Carole's blog...I'm in her journal class..although I'm just getting started(hope she doesn't block access before I finish)....I read some of your later posts...we are fellow bird watchers...and yes we have a Henry and Louise...lately I've seen him feeding her so I know they're getting ready to raise another family...My Honey Bear has to be in Houston about once a month...he is head of safety and quality for his company and their headquarters are in Houston....I know it is hot there already.
Have a good week.
Mama Bear