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Birds of the Blue Ridge

CURRENT Birds of the Blue Ridge

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.

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.

Birds of the Blue Ridge: Barred Owl

These brown-eyed beauties are highly vocal and will even call during the daytime.

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.

Birds of the Blue Ridge: Red-winged Blackbird

This species is known for their bold demeanor, particularly when there’s a nest to defend.

Current Issue

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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.
58386c80-69a2-11ed-84ff-12274efc5439-Dark-eyed-Junco---photo-by-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.
3b647574-65f4-11ed-b230-12274efc5439-Barred-Owl---photo-by-Mike-Blevins

Birds of the Blue Ridge: Barred Owl

These brown-eyed beauties are highly vocal and will even call during the daytime.
cb418c6c-55f1-11ed-91d7-12274efc5439-Pileated-Woodpecker-female---photo-by-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.
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Birds of the Blue Ridge: Red-winged Blackbird

This species is known for their bold demeanor, particularly when there’s a nest to defend.
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Much of the Oklawaha Greenway is lined with trees.
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Walking Oklawaha Greenway

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

May 1, 2026

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