The cardinal rule of looking at cardinals is to look at each one at least twice. The female is more subdued in color than the male, but is equally splendid.

The cardinal rule of looking at cardinals is to look at each one at least twice. The female is more subdued in color than the male, but is equally splendid.

The cardinal rule of looking at cardinals is to look at each one at least twice. The female is more subdued in color than the male, but is equally splendid.

I’ve not seen many American Tree Sparrows this winter. More’s the pity.

The Horned Lark is the only native lark in North America. Yet, you’d never know it by talking to the bird.