As a bird watcher, it can sometimes be difficult to identify different species. Especially, if these birds look similar and you can’t zoom in to get a closer look. Therefore, you need to educate yourself on the similarities and differences to be able to accurately identify the bird that you’re […]

From a distance, it can be difficult to distinguish an American robin from a Northern Cardinal. They both have very similar colorings and their song is also quite similar. However, these birds are not related and there are various differences that you should be aware of to identify each bird […]

Cardinals, like many other songbirds, will spend most of the night sleeping. However, they will awake in the very early hours of the morning to forage for food. Have you ever wondered where cardinals nest at night? Cardinals will find protected areas to roost for the night. This generally includes […]

Cardinals use glucose as stored energy. During cellular respiration, they use up the energy inside the glucose to stay active and warm. Carbohydrates are an important part of Northern Cardinal’s diet. Glucose, a simple sugar, is especially important in the winter. Read on to learn more about how cardinals need […]

The Northern Cardinal is a non-migratory bird which means they do not move to warmer climates in fall and winter. During the cold weather, cardinals tend to flock together to defend the food sources in the area and might even roost together at night for extra warmth. The bright red […]

On average, Northern Cardinals live for 3 years in the wild but they can grow as old as 15 years. The average lifespan in captivity is longer with the record set at over 28 years. The cardinals in North America have a very stable population. How is it that this […]

Northern cardinals like to nest in lower but thickly covered foliage, often in saplings and shrubbery such as dogwood, spruce and blackberry brambles. The nest generally sits in a fork of branches or vines, anywhere between 1-15 feet from the ground. As a relatively common North American bird, you have […]

Nature and spiritualism go together. There are may superstitions and meanings for many animals and birds, including cardinals. For some the cardinal is a symbol of romance, while others believe it to be a messenger from a departed loved one.  One thing we do know is that seeing a cardinal […]

I don’t know about you, but when I am watching the birds congregating at the various backyard feeders, like the cardinal bird feeders I have set up, I am always curious to know what gender they all are. How Do You Tell a Male Cardinal From a Female Cardinal? Compared […]