It is known that cardinals have a deep spiritual meaning going back to the name they were given — but did you know a visit from this bird may be a sign or message from a departed loved one?

A cardinal’s meaning is that of love. ... and, as such, some people believe that crossing paths with the small bird is a sign from above (and not just because they can fly).

From hummingbirds to cardinals, bird feeders to bird flu — here are more stories about the winged creatures we love to see in our backyards (and beyond). The male Northern Cardinal is hard to ...

One of the most recognizable birds in our region is the northern cardinal. It is not one of those fair-weather birds, but lives out its entire life enduring all the seasons in one area. There is ...

Mr. Yellow, a cardinal with a rare genetic mutation spotted in central Alabama in 2018 and 2019, sits watch over two baby birds that are possibly his offspring. Jeremy Black Photography ...

The cardinals I have photographed in Arizona, for example, are a richer, brighter red than seen on our birds. I saw the 2004 cardinals in our yard at an early hour with which I have over the years ...

Bright red cardinals are commonly part of Christmas cards, holiday decor and the general spirit of wintertime. This bird, called the Northern Cardinal, is North Carolina’s state bird (six other ...

Just before Christmas, two backyard birders in Michigan were in for the ultimate surprise–a yellow Northern Cardinal. Arlene and John McDaniel spotted the incredibly rare bird in their backyard ...

One of the pleasures of spending time in my garden isn’t just the delicious stuff I grow for myself and my family, but the wonderful wildlife that come to visit. One of my favorite birds to see in my ...