Northern cardinal
| 29 Oct 2018 | 01:44
PHOTO BY MARK LICHTENWALNERYearlong Vernon resident, the Northern Cardinal, looks after his young fledgling. The male Northern Cardinal, with his bright red plumage, is charged with not only protecting his mate and their nest, but also with feeding his family. The female cardinal can lay up to two clutches of eggs a season, with the male having to protect and feed both nests.