DID YOU KNOW that the Northern Cardinal is listed as a species of special concern in California and may disappear there because of habitat loss? The cardinal prefers shrubs and small trees including forest edges, hedgerows, and suburbs. It naturally forages for seeds, fruits, buds, and insects although is common at bird feeders.

The Cardinal is found from SE Canada, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Maine southward through Florida and Mexico to Belize and Guatemala. The Northern Cardinal also resides in Arizona, California, and New Mexico and was introduced to Hawaii and Bermuda.

Select either a rooftop weathervane or a garden one.
Rooftop Weathervanes are complete with a rooftop mount. For a pleasing proportion, a weathervane should be 2-3" long for each foot of height of a one-story building. Deviations from this rule of thumb consider the setting. E.g., a home on a hilltop may call for a taller weathervane to stand out in silhouette. A cupola will help to create a taller effect for your the weathervane.

The Garden Weathervanes come with a post to mount in the ground. Weathervane stands 6-ft high! Nestle among your decorative plants or placed in the yard, these make a wonderful functional outdoor decor!

Centuries ago, weathervanes were one of the first weather instruments to detect wind direction. In Athens, the Tower of Winds topped with the god Triton, is one of the earliest weathervane examples dating back to ca. 48 B.C. In it is simplest design, the weathervane is a flat area that wind blows against to indicate wind direction. The weathervane must be carefully balanced, that is, the front part must have the correct back counterbalance. Today, weathervanes are a piece of dynamic architectural decor with a purpose.

Whitehall is regarded as the worlds largest weathervane manufacturer with it is 48-ft tall schooner weathervane on White Lake, Michigan. Over the decades, they perfected the color finish to withstand the harshest elements.