Birds of the Blue Ridge
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Michael Todd
Birds of the Blue Ridge: Purple Finch
This chunky little songbird with a cheerful series of whistles is more raspberry in color than what we commonly picture as purple. Read more
Sep 21, 2023
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From Hunting to Amicable: Watching Crows
There may never be another corn crop, but the result is a pair of clever and reliable feathered friends in the backyard. Read more
Jul 20, 2021
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Michael Todd
Birds of the Blue Ridge: Ovenbird
The Ovenbird was given its common name in recognition of its nest-building style. Read more
Jan 4, 2024
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Mike Blevins
Birds of the Blue Ridge: Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Over 350 species of hummingbirds have been documented in the New World, their only home address on the planet. Seventeen nest in the United States. Yet in the Blue Ridge we see but one – the ruby-throated hummingbird. Read more
Apr 1, 2020
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Michael Todd
Birds of the Blue Ridge: Dark-eyed Junco
Our little sharply dressed messengers of winter have arrived – the “snowbirds!" Or, as others call them, Dark-eyed Juncos. Read more
Nov 29, 2022
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Mike Blevins
Birds of the Blue Ridge: Osprey
Many folks call this stunning raptor a “fish hawk.” For a good reason! Read more
Dec 11, 2023
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Mike Blevins
Birds of the Blue Ridge: Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
If woodpeckers needed a percussionist for the jazz ensemble, this would be the bird. Read more
Feb 7, 2023
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Mike Blevins
Birds of the Blue Ridge: Downy Woodpecker
The concert season for percussionists of the bird world has begun – starring woodpeckers. Read more
Mar 27, 2023
Michael Todd
Birds of the Blue Ridge: Ovenbird
The Ovenbird was given its common name in recognition of its nest-building style. Read more
Jan 4, 2024
Robin Edwards
Birds of the Blue Ridge: Peregrine Falcon
Meet the fastest bird on the planet and the fastest animal in the world – the Peregrine Falcon! Read more
Dec 14, 2023
Mike Blevins
Birds of the Blue Ridge: Osprey
Many folks call this stunning raptor a “fish hawk.” For a good reason! Read more
Dec 11, 2023
Mike Blevins
Birds of the Blue Ridge: Brown Thrasher
This species, a “cousin” of the mockingbird, has more than 1,100 song stylings in its repertoire. Read more
Nov 27, 2023
KS Nature Photography
Birds of the Blue Ridge: Great Horned Owl
The Great Horned Owl is one of our largest and most common owls. Read more
Nov 2, 2023
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