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Birds of the Blue Ridge: Blue Grosbeak

While widespread, these retiring birds are often heard before they are seen.

Birds of the Blue Ridge: Great Blue Heron

The statuesque pose of our continent’s largest heron is a familiar site along many bodies of water.

Waterfall Wednesday: Falling Spring Falls – A Beautiful Waterfall in Virginia’s Allegheny Highlands

Nestled along the side of Route 220, just five miles north of Covington, Virginia, lies Falling Spring Falls, a stunning 80-foot waterfall that is easily accessible and even handicap accessible.

June’s Wild Edible: Wineberries

The scarlet red glistening jewels are especially dazzling on an early summer morning before the morning dew disappears.

July’s Wild Edible: Cleavers

With their sticky leaves and stems, cleavers come by their names honestly and are one of the more interesting plants that dwell in our region.

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Blue Grosbeak, male

Birds of the Blue Ridge: Blue Grosbeak

While widespread, these retiring birds are often heard before they are seen.
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Birds of the Blue Ridge: Great Blue Heron

The statuesque pose of our continent’s largest heron is a familiar site along many bodies of water.
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Waterfall Wednesday: Falling Spring Falls – A Beautiful Waterfall in Virginia’s Allegheny Highlands

Nestled along the side of Route 220, just five miles north of Covington, Virginia, lies Falling Spring Falls, a stunning 80-foot waterfall that is easily accessible and even handicap accessible.
Wineberries with the morning dew glistening on them.

June’s Wild Edible: Wineberries

The scarlet red glistening jewels are especially dazzling on an early summer morning before the morning dew disappears.
Cleavers growing in the author’s backyard.

July’s Wild Edible: Cleavers

With their sticky leaves and stems, cleavers come by their names honestly and are one of the more interesting plants that dwell in our region.
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