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Cardinals are Singing

February 24, 2017 by Carrie No Comments
Northern Cardinals are known for their plumage. Bold red or...
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Birds

Do nine-primaried oscines represent 16 different families?

January 20, 2013 by David 11 Comments
Roughly 10 percent of the world’s birds — about a...
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Birds, Sports

What is a Cardinal?

September 26, 2012 by Mike 11 Comments
In all of North America, only one avian species serves...
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Birds

Yes, That Bald Bird Is A Bald Cardinal…Probably

September 21, 2011 by Birdchick 11 Comments
It is that special time of year when I’m out...
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Birds

Happy Mother’s Day

May 8, 2011 by Mike No Comments
Cardinals have built a nest in the forsythia outside my...
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Sports

Can the Cardinals Win the Super Bowl?

February 1, 2009 by Mike 1 Comment
The hours are ticking down to Super Bowl XLIII, a...
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Birds

Bright Red Birds

January 17, 2009 by Corey 10 Comments
I finally got back out with my Swarovski digiscoping rig...
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Inspiration

Narcissistic Cardinal

January 26, 2008 by Mike 9 Comments
Beware, my friend, of crystal brook Or fountain, lest that...
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Birds

Cardinal King Usurped

April 17, 2007 by Corey 6 Comments
When I got home from work today I realized that...
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