Cardinal numbers...

The other day, as I was looking out the window in front of my desk at work, I noticed a cardinal disappearing into the bamboo. When I took a closer look, I saw the nest.

This is the third nest that this pair of cardinals has built in the bamboo garden here at the office. It's a great place for babies; it's fully enclosed, with access only from the sky or from our office. Of course, they have to put up with curious engineers staring at them through the glass, but I imagine that's a small price to pay for safety.

Here's my workspace. See the red arrow? That's where the nest is. I'm thrilled that I have a front-row seat.