Just before Christmas, two backyard birders in Michigan were in for the ultimate surprise–a yellow Northern Cardinal. Arlene and John McDaniel spotted the incredibly rare bird in their backyard in ...

BATH TOWNSHIP, MI – A yellow northern cardinal is a rare thing and Michigan’s got one. Michiganders Arlene and John McDaniel have been backyard birders for nearly four decades and just before ...

Birding is also an excellent way to connect with nature during a season when outdoor activities may feel limited.

The state bird of North Carolina sticks out ... than what they are with such bright and recognizable feathers. The ideal Northern Cardinal habitat has dense vegetation for nesting and perching.