Birds of the Blue Ridge

CURRENT Birds of the Blue Ridge

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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.
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Birds of the Blue Ridge: Blue Jay

This familiar, friendly and fun bird is not actually blue!
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Birds of the Blue Ridge: Carolina Wren

Amongst Carolina Wrens, the males sing the loudest and the females accompany the songs.
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Birds of the Blue Ridge: Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

It is the only gnatcatcher in the east and only present during breeding season (April to September).
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Birds of the Blue Ridge: Prothonotary Warbler

Of the three dozen or more warblers that visit the eastern U.S., this bright yellow species is one of only two warblers that nest in tree cavities.

Departments

Much of the Oklawaha Greenway is lined with trees.
The Good Walk

Walking Oklawaha Greenway

Located just minutes from downtown Hendersonville, North Carolina, this 3.25-mile scenic pathway winds through forests and wetlands.

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