The TV and Radio announcers are shrieking about deadly cold and frigid temperatures. It is cold, colder than usual. But if you have ever been to Winnipeg - it is only cold, not frigid. Let's face it my nostrils weren't freezing shut.

This evening there were 6 pairs of Cardinals at the bird feeder. Cardinals are normally territorial. If you see more than 2 together they are usually immediate relatives. For the last while we have had three pairs, but that number has doubled. The cold and need for food is forcing these guys to occupy the same space.

I attach a grainy picture. It was taken near the end of the day in low light.