John Badman is a 1982 graduate of SIU-Carbondale, with a major in cinema and photography and a minor in law enforcement administration of justice. He has worked at The Telegraph in Alton full-time for ...

The northern cardinal is North Carolina’s state bird, and for many people, it’s the first species they ever recognize. It’s no wonder. How could you miss it? The male’s feathers are stop-sign red, ...

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Many people believe seeing a cardinal is a spiritual sign representing a lost loved one. To attract cardinals, use sturdy hopper or platform feeders with a consistent supply of seeds, nuts, and fruit.

We love close ups of birds, and the close up of the Blue Jay in this video, beak stuffed with peanuts, just makes us smile. The female American Goldfinch is adorable too as she snacks on a sunflower ...

Every day, we see parents helping their children in public spaces. The same things happen with animals, although we don’t see them as often. When parents feed their kids sunflower seeds, they will ...

A bright red bird is one of the most eye-catching wonders of nature. Beyond their beauty, there is a reason behind that pop of color. Male birds are typically the brightly colored ones, which helps ...

One thing is immediately clear in Anna-Sophia Richard’s short film “My Orange Garden,” and that is how much Faravaz loves to sing. She issues rich, quavering vocals—no matter whether on a stage in a ...

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Q: I was hearing cardinals starting to sing their springtime song in January. Why do they start so early, since they don’t begin nesting until late spring? A: It takes a lot of time and energy to ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Cardinals are a favorite bird of many, even if you don't root for the professional baseball team that shares their name. The male's bright red ...