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The Top 61 Happiest Mountain Towns in the Blue Ridge
Our quest to have our readers select the happiest towns in the mountains began with a set of criteria applied
April 2, 2026
birds
This “pointy” little bird announces itself with a distinctive nasal “honk.”
The Eastern Towhee is a bird of the undergrowth.
The handsome Red-headed Woodpecker is often the “spark” species for igniting interest in birding.
The sleek formal attire of the Cedar Waxwing is notably highlighted with bright red tips on the secondary wing feathers.
The Northern Cardinal is such a popular and familiar sight, seven states have designated this species as their state bird.
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