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Attracting cardinals to your backyard

The Northern Cardinals and other common backyard birds feed on seeds. One of the most recognized birds, the cardinal, offers ...
Cardinals are a favorite bird of many, even if you don't root for the professional baseball team that shares their name. The male's bright red plumage pops against backyard greenery, and their songs ...
Could you build a simple, cup-shaped bird nest, like that of a Northern cardinal, strong enough to withstand the vicissitudes of spring weather and hold three to five nestlings? I accepted that ...
Wildlife watchers have a chance to spot one of the rarest birds along the country's east coast in a wooded area at the University of Florida. Experts say Gainesville's newest feathered friend is a one ...
A hummingbird’s heart beats over 1,200 times per minute, while the great egret hunts with precision unmatched in shallow ...
Global warming may be causing birds to alter their nesting habits, according to a new study that found that some species in Chicago are laying their eggs, on average, nearly a month earlier than usual ...
Georgia’s bird nesting season is underway. Here’s a short primer: Q: How long do birds in Georgia incubate eggs before they hatch? A: It depends on the species — and their sizes. Typically, large ...
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Cardinals are a favorite bird of many, even if you don't root for the professional baseball team that shares their name. The male's bright red ...