Stained Glass Cardinals In My Window
Below is the thrifted stained glass cardinals in my kitchen window. The framed piece was a bargain from the Animal Rescue Thrift Store for $6. I hung it from chain I ordered from Amazon.
It’s so pretty with the sun shining through it part of the day. I love cardinals and flowers, so it is perfect.
The Northern cardinal is a beloved bird. They are also known as red birds. Especially the male with its bright red plumage. The bright red color is why you often see cardinal decor displayed at Christmastime.
Female cardinals feature beautiful brown feathers tinged with slightly less red accents. Both males and females have long tail feathers.
Did you know that juvenile cardinals have black bills? You can see this in the photos I took of them below.
In many cultures throughout the world, the vibrant red color of the cardinal is a symbol of good luck. It is also said to represent vitality. If a cardinal crosses your path, it is meant to give you strength and hope.
There is almost nothing prettier than a cardinal against a background of white snow.
Stained Glass Hanging In My Kitchen Window:
The sight of a cardinal, many believe, is a sign that those we have lost will live forever. You’ve probably heard that saying “when cardinals are here, angels are near.”
It’s also a common belief that cardinals are sent to those in need during difficult times. If you see a cardinal while grieving, many think that it’s the loved one who passed.
Some believe that the redbird is carrying a message from a deceased mother, father, sister, brother or friend.
Cardinals can be spotted throughout the United States and as far north as southeastern Canada.
Do Cardinals Mate For Life?
Northern cardinals often mate for life. Some pairs stay together all year long in their nesting territory.
Sometimes the cardinals leave and join a winter flock. But it’s highly likely that the same pair will go back to the same nesting area the following spring.
If one member of the cardinal pair dies, the survivor will quickly look for a new mate.
I have photographed many cardinals, both male and female, over the years. Usually there is a cardinal couple that visits my yard each spring and summer.
I’ll see the male fly in and perch on a tree branch. And the female usually isn’t long behind him.
Now I’ll have my own pair of cardinals hanging in the kitchen window to see every day.
I love cardinals too. I’ve always heard they are your loved ones and always found that to be a comforting thought. Your stained glass cardinals are so pretty. I can imagine how nice it looks backlit by the sunlight streaming in the window!
This is so pretty! I love cardinals. We have a lot of them here in northern IL. I have two bird feeders – one in my back yard and one in a side yard. Love seeing them at the feeders.
Lovely thrift shop find!! We used to have a lot of cardinals among the birds we fed when we lived a little farther south in N. Carolina than we do now. They raise several batches of babies a year and are such good parents!! We miss seeing them here. Maybe it has to do with living among primarily pines? Here there is mostly deciduous trees. We love the mocking birds too for their super beautiful singing. One used to come and stay close when my hubby worked on our car. Hubby put on music to listen to and that bird loved it. Some music he was quiet and others he sang to beat the band. He would whistle back and forth with my husband too and Hubby taught him some new tunes that way. Birds are fun to have nearby!!
That is a very pretty glass wall hanging. I would love one like it for my home.
That is a beautiful cardinal stained glass piece for your kitchen. I love bird and bee decor. Just getting something small and pretty can really lift your spirits. Enjoy!
Who doesn’t love a cardinal? I beloved bird. Your stained glass looks beautiful!
Brenda, I found you by accident. I love your blog. In hawaii cardinals are white. I couldnt find my picture to show you. I have a collection of birds and if I didn’t have five dogs I’d have a real aqua my favorite color bird. Have a great day.