ID?

There’s been several Screech Owls singing on my early morning walks recently and this morning also a Barred Owl.

Meadowlarks Split Article at ABA

Here’s a question: does anyone know the answer without checking field guide? (I only know cause I learned it just now. I saw it): What color is a juvenile cardinal’s bill this time of year?

Western bluebirds still on CR 207 1/2 mile from the dacha. Chased half heartedly by kestrel. 10-12 of them.