This stunning photo journey of a family of Northern Cardinals is not only beautiful and detailed, but also educational, as it takes you day by day, from the egg to the chicks fledging the nest just as it happened! Northern Cardinals often attribute them with spiritual symbolism, such as being a messenger from departed loved ones, a sign of good luck, or a symbol of hope. While their bright red color and melodious songs are seen as positive omens by some, other traditions, such as that of the Cherokee, view a cardinal visiting a home as a symbol of death, believing it carries the soul to the creator. This is the perfect gift for any bird lover, as an educational tool for your children or even a daily reminder of a lost loved one. This calendar is in its 12th year of printing!