“Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul And sings the tunes without the words And never stops at all.”– Emily Dickinson.

In many cultures, bird lovers have a special place in their hearts for cardinals.Cardinals are beloved birds for their beauty and bold color.  Many  people associate cardinals with treasured memories of a loved one, symbolizing a  deceased loved one is present. The belief is that the vibrantly colored red bird is an uplifting, joyful sign that those we have lost will live forever, so long as we keep their memory alive in our hearts. Cardinals have over 20 different songs, with the unusual fact that both the male and females sing.  Their songs send a cheery sound of hope, even during the darkest days of winter.