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Birds of the Blue Ridge

CURRENT Birds of the Blue Ridge

Birds of the Blue Ridge: Eastern Towhee

The Eastern Towhee is a bird of the undergrowth.

Birds of the Blue Ridge: Red-headed Woodpecker

The handsome Red-headed Woodpecker is often the “spark” species for igniting interest in birding.

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.

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.

Birds of the Blue Ridge: Ovenbird

The Ovenbird was given its common name in recognition of its nest-building style.

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Male Eastern Towhee

Birds of the Blue Ridge: Eastern Towhee

The Eastern Towhee is a bird of the undergrowth.
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Birds of the Blue Ridge: Red-headed Woodpecker

The handsome Red-headed Woodpecker is often the “spark” species for igniting interest in birding.
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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.
Male Northern Cardinal

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.
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Birds of the Blue Ridge: Ovenbird

The Ovenbird was given its common name in recognition of its nest-building style.
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