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November 1, 2026
Birds of the Blue Ridge
CURRENT Birds of the Blue Ridge
Meet the fastest bird on the planet and the fastest animal in the world – the Peregrine Falcon!
Many folks call this stunning raptor a “fish hawk.” For a good reason!
This species, a “cousin” of the mockingbird, has more than 1,100 song stylings in its repertoire.
The male and female Black-throated Blue Warblers were once thought to be two separate species.
The Great Horned Owl is one of our largest and most common owls.
Meet the fastest bird on the planet and the fastest animal in the world – the Peregrine Falcon!
Many folks call this stunning raptor a “fish hawk.” For a good reason!
This species, a “cousin” of the mockingbird, has more than 1,100 song stylings in its repertoire.
The male and female Black-throated Blue Warblers were once thought to be two separate species.
The Great Horned Owl is one of our largest and most common owls.
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25 Years of Rhythm and Roots at the Birthplace of Country Music
Twenty-five years ago, a small festival dedicated to the music forged from the hills of the Blue Ridge Mountains took
September 14, 2026
Singing in the Garden
Singing in the Garden: The Practically Perfect Pear
“There are only 10 minutes in the life of [the average] pear when it is perfect to eat.” —Abraham Lincoln,
September 1, 2026
