Fanny Flagg, the author of "Fried Green Tomatoes at Whistle Stop Cafe," used images of cardinals and camellias to great effect in her novel, "A Redbird Christmas." She also used people's belief that ...

If you want to fill your yard with colorful, red-feathered visitors year-round, it's important to choose the right plants. Northern cardinals are one of the most beloved backyard birds that nearly ...

As predictable as the world can be (sometimes, anyway), you never truly know what you'll see when you venture outdoors. Your favorite flower might be in bloom, or you might notice a new animal ...

Since their creation, state mottos and symbols have helped to achieve distinction and uniqueness. North Carolina's state motto is "Esse Quam Videri." It's a Latin phrase that roughly translates to "to ...

One common backyard bird that may be taken for granted also has romantic attributes worthy of Valentine’s Day. In the brown bleakness of mid-winter, the male Northern cardinal brings a flash of bright ...

For reasons that don’t require full disclosure, I have set up a temporary desk in our kitchen by a bay window that blissfully connects me with the outside world — so lush and green, from trees to ...

Explore the world’s most beautiful singing birds, from the Northern Cardinal to the Song Thrush, showcasing vivid images, melodic calls, and the fascinating habitats behind their unforgettable songs.

What Does Seeing a Cardinal Mean? For many bird lovers, the sight of a cardinal holds special meaning, sometimes evoking emotional or spiritual feelings. They say the vibrant red bird is an uplifting, ...

Northern cardinal perched on a branch with yellow flowers - Jeff R Clow/Getty Images If you want to fill your yard with colorful, red-feathered visitors year-round, it's important to choose the right ...