Is it really sent by God? Does it really mean an angel is near? Here are some of the beliefs tied to the bird.

The Northern Cardinal is named after Catholic bishops, church cardinals. Cardinals are around NC all winter, so you can see their red color ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s official state bird is the northern cardinal, according to IN.gov. The Hoosier State isn’t, however, the only state that claims ownership of the red-feathered b… ...

Northern cardinals gather together in loose flocks during winter. These homebodies don't stray far from their original nest.

Blue jays, red-breasted nuthatches and northern cardinals are just a few of the birds that might fly into your backyard this winter. Michigan is also expecting and irruption of finches.

I try not to get jaded about my backyard birds, but sometimes I find myself thinking "just another cardinal" or "I’d love to see something more exotic." Most of us already have a spectacular ...

My first Christmas Bird Count was in 1939. I recall that December morning as if it were yesterday. One of Rochester’s finest field ornithologists, Howard Miller, allowed me, a preteen ...

Do you find yourself somewhere along the spectrum between casual nature enjoyer and dedicated bird-watcher? The Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE) has created a winter birding guide to allow Virg… ...

Spring’s arrival means bird-watchers across the country may begin to spot migrating birds making their way back from wintering grounds. Not all birds migrate, but many travel south as winter ...

Birds that typically stay in Michigan over the winter can handle even these temperatures. But other birds may struggle to survive.