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November 1, 2026
Birds of the Blue Ridge
CURRENT Birds of the Blue Ridge
This chunky little songbird with a cheerful series of whistles is more raspberry in color than what we commonly picture as purple.
This familiar, friendly and fun bird is not actually blue!
Amongst Carolina Wrens, the males sing the loudest and the females accompany the songs.
It is the only gnatcatcher in the east and only present during breeding season (April to September).
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.
This chunky little songbird with a cheerful series of whistles is more raspberry in color than what we commonly picture as purple.
This familiar, friendly and fun bird is not actually blue!
Amongst Carolina Wrens, the males sing the loudest and the females accompany the songs.
It is the only gnatcatcher in the east and only present during breeding season (April to September).
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.
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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
