And how do you participate? Birds and are the most accessible form of wildlife for people to witness and observe and crucial to the health of North Carolina’s wild, natural places. Yet, we’ve lost one in four birds since 1970 nationwide, an estimated total of 2.9 billion. Even common species like Dark-eyed Junco (down by 168 million) and White-throated […]

Ah, the Brown-headed Cowbird. The arch-enemy of many backyard bird enthusiasts. Yes, this bird even made our Bird Moral Alignment Chart as the Chaotic Evil representative (but they’re not really “evil” – read on).  But we have a challenge for you. Next time you encounter one of these infamous brood parasites, we encourage you to try to see […]

Your weekend guide to bird watching and coffee drinking in Boone, NC Planning a vacation to the high country? Whether you’re an avid birdwatcher or simply a nature enthusiast, Boone is a fantastic place to get away for the weekend, thanks to its unique charm and stunning scenery, and of course noteworthy birding! I spent […]

We’re in the last stretch of summer, but there’s still plenty of birding to get in before we start focusing on fall migration. We’ve given you eight other noteworthy birds, some rare and uncommon, some strangely fascinating. Now we’re going to give you perhaps the most important list of all. We think the best way […]

Summer is fully fledged (pun intended), so let’s highlight some of the interesting, fascinating, and down-right strange birds that make for excellent summer bird appreciation. These 4 birds are featured because of their quirks, standout presentations, and unbelievable talents. We begin with a bird who’s apparent gift has sent one scientist into years of research….

After the excitement of spring migration, nest watching, and fledgling spotting, watching birds in the summer can seem less exciting. But we want to assure you, summer birding is far from boring! Here’s four hard-to-find NC summer birds and some insight on how to spot them.

When I bird, I take my camera. It’s just a pre-professional DSLR. My lens isn’t equipped for National Geographic level wildlife videography, but it can capture some wonderful moments of birds that I find myself close enough to.   I used to decide ahead of time whether an outing was going to be a birding outing […]

It’s quiet. Almost everywhere. The streets of downtown are bare, and rush hour has disappeared. The rhythmic hum of daily life has turned into a whisper….What are some ways we can adapt?

Your bird finding and identifying must-haves, whether you’re a novice or an avid Although searching for rare birds and confirming your ID speculations is not a birding essential, it can be a very rewarding element of bird watching. Whether you’re about to head on your first birding attempt or you have hundreds of birds on […]

Content Warning: I am about to ruin your blissful and zen-like enjoyment of the natural world (including your backyard). If you wish to keep your life intact, please move along to the next post, pick up a good book, or go drink a cup of tea while I speak to the rest of you. Are […]