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Film: National Audubon Society's Cardinals Up Close - Garvies Point Museum and Preserve
Hours: 11am-3pm Ages: All Price: General admission: $3; $2 children ages 5-12 Address: 50 Barry Drive - 516-571-8010 Glen Cove, NY 11542 garviespointmuseum.com Description: A crested flash of fire and a torrent of clear notes announce the cardinal, heart-throb of America's passion for birds. The blazing color, the ringing song - by male and female alike - seem like a tropical dream awakened, even on the coldest day. By any measure, the cardinal is America's most popular bird. We lavish tons of sunflower seed on the Northern Cardinal - state bird of seven states, vicar of countless backyards - yet do we really know this fiery bird? (50 mins.) |