A decent snow storm hit the Greater Cleveland area this morning with white-out conditions and wind chill readings below zero at times. Here are a couple of Cardinals in my backyard weathering the storm.
Even non-birders recognize Cardinals, which are the mascot for the Arizona National Football League team and the St. Louis Major League Baseball team. They are the state bird of Ohio (as well as the state bird of six other states). Cardinals are named after highly ranked church officials who wear bright red robes and caps.
They are non-migratory birds and most live within a mile of where they were born. Cardinals are songbirds, but unlike most northern songbirds, the female also sings.
Cardinals often visit bird feeders and I bet they sure are glad that on a day like today they have easy access to a food source.