cardinals

This morning, amid light snow flurries, 25-30 cardinals (both male and female) seem to be stocking up at the birdfeeder. Blackoil sunflowers seed is the only thing we put out. It is hard to tell from this picture ( taken just minutes ago ! ) that there are 10 cardinals in it ( and a squirrel )...the females are well hidden in the greenybrowny grass. There is also a heated bird bath near the feeders to offer water during the freezes. We've had a troop of around 15-20 most of the Winter, but they really seem to be concentrating now. Saw a few Robins walking about...first ones I've seen this season, here at our house. Earlier in the season S, L and I would see a good-sized flock of Robins down our road, in the woods...about 20-30 I'm thinking. The Juncos are still here, but not in the numbders we've had in the past...maybe 15-20 at most. A few White-Throats.