Description
The Northern Cardinal is probably one of the most beloved birds out there. They are especially popular after a snowfall, as they lend a rare splash of bright color, warming souls and hopes in the bleak midwinter. Then, in the warmer months, we’re charmed by their sweet song, which is probably how they earned the nickname Virginia nightingale.
In the spring, you may rediscover something rare about the female cardinals: They sing. Before nesting, you might find one in a tree, exchanging songs and swaying with her mate. Then the male brings her twigs and grasses, all while she spends several days building and shaping the nest. During nesting, she sings some more while her mate brings her food. When paired, Northern Cardinals are loyal to one another.
Like many other songbird species, Northern Cardinals spend their winters in flocks of fellow cardinals, some as large as 50 to 60 birds as they search for food together. You can catch their attention by filling your feeder with Lyric Cardinal Premium Sunflower & Safflower Mix. This blend contains a variety of sunflower seeds and kernels but also safflower seed which is a cardinal favorite.
