He's back!

I walked through the living room this afternoon and that little bright red spot in the snow caught my eye. It's been over a year since I have seen a male cardinal in our yard. We had a female last winter, but she disappeared in the spring-probably in search of a mate. I wonder if this male has a mate or if he's a loner. He was eating sunflower seeds and cracked corn on the ground. His color will be a welcome addition to the landscape this winter. Hope he sticks around!