Every winter brings in migrating waterfowl from the north. As the icy winds of the Alberta Clippers blow in, the swans, geese and ducks should not be far behind, and small numbers of these distinctive … [Read more...]
New Year’s Resolution — Get Out and See the Birds
January 5, 2012 By
Another new year and once again we have a chance to try and improve ourselves — albeit psychologically. We could try to drink less, write longer letters to those we love (how about even just writing … [Read more...]
Those NC Mountain Christmas Bird Counts
December 3, 2011 By
“It’s that time again”, said a friend of mine the other day. Our eyes barely met, but we knew exactly what the other meant. Those of you who regularly read this column or those who attend our … [Read more...]
Wild Turkeys
October 27, 2011 By
In honor of both the upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons, I think it appropriate to talk a little about a bird that almost became our national symbol, the Wild Turkey. Rather than the splendor … [Read more...]
Hummingbird Feeders
September 29, 2011 By
We all love hummingbirds! But it’s about that time for them to fly south for the winter and for us to be hummingbird free until April of next year. The last Ruby-throated Hummingbirds of the year … [Read more...]
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