Lots of birds are migrating south this time of year, but one of the stalwart species that stays behind is the northern cardinal.
We have this plucky bird in our area on a yearround basis and it is a very popular creature.
Seven states have adopted it as their state bird — Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia. Also, many sports teams have chosen it as their mascot, such as the St. Louis baseball team.
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