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This series on cardinals offers a comprehensive look into the world of these vibrant birds. Starting with an introduction to their basic characteristics and various species, the series then explores their natural habitats and nesting preferences. Listeners will learn about the cardinal's diet and feeding habits, followed by a detailed account of their life cycle from egg to adulthood. The series also delves into cardinal behavior and communication, highlighting their songs and social interactions. Concluding with a discussion on conservation, it emphasizes the challenges cardinals face and how...

"The Song of the Cardinal" by Gene Stratton-Porter is the story of a big male Cardinal bird in the Wabash Valley, Indiana. Living in a tree near the home of a farmer and his wife, the bird sings with passion and joie de vivre to attract a mate, which he finds, and a charming romance develops. Unfolding at a leisurely pace, the story portrays the varied natural settings of the region in a most engaging way. The theme of nature and mankind’s responsibility to care for it, is present throughout the narrative.

The Northern Cardinal, a breathtaking and beloved bird, is a true gem of North American skies. With its brilliant red plumage, striking crest, and melodious song, this stunning species has captured the hearts of bird enthusiasts and casual observers alike, becoming an iconic symbol of beauty, passion, and resilience in the natural world. The male Northern Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) is unmistakable, with its vivid, almost luminous red feathers covering its entire body, from its prominent crest to the tips of its wings and tail. The face is marked by a black mask that extends from the base...

This binaural audio recording features the Northern Cardinal birdsong recorded in its natural habitat in Iowa’s Yellow River State Forest near a delicate babbling river stream together with other birds, insects, and ground creatures. Other birdsongs include: Eastern Whippoorwill, Song Sparrow, Gray Catbird and American Robin in background. The Northern Cardinal is an iconic passerine bird species. It has a unique red-colored plumage that is highly ornamental and makes it easily identifiable among other avian species.

In this podcast we explore the concept of fire as a tool for ecological health and cultural empowerment by indigenous people around the globe. Good Fire is a term used to describe fire that is lit intentionally to achieve specific ecological and cultural goals. Good fire is about balance.