Birds of the Blue Ridge
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Mike Blevins
Birds of the Blue Ridge: Bald Eagle
This stunning raptor (who is not actually “bald”) is on the I’d-love-to-see-one list of both casual and dedicated bird lovers everywhere. Read more
May 2, 2023
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Michael Todd
Birds of the Blue Ridge: Snowy Owl
While they are Arctic birds, recent years have shown an uptick in irruptions – irregular migrations outside the normal geographic range of a given species. Read more
Dec 13, 2022
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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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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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Michael Todd
Birds of the Blue Ridge: Black-throated Blue Warbler
The male and female Black-throated Blue Warblers were once thought to be two separate species. Read more
Oct 19, 2023
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Mike Blevins
Birds of the Blue Ridge: Pileated Woodpecker
As one of our largest and most strikingly decorated forest birds, the Pileated Woodpecker is a delight to see and hear. Read more
Oct 27, 2022
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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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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
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Birds of the Blue Ridge: Cedar Waxwing
The sleek formal attire of the Cedar Waxwing is notably highlighted with bright red tips on the secondary wing feathers. Read more
Oct 15, 2024
Angela Minor
Birds of the Blue Ridge: Northern Cardinal
The Northern Cardinal is such a popular and familiar sight, seven states have designated this species as their state bird. Read more
Sep 26, 2024
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
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