Bears are beautiful and fascinating creatures. While many people are frustrated with bears getting into their birdfeeders, trash or even homes, most feel a sense of awe and respect for […]
This migrant from Mexico and the Gulf states summers widely in eastern North America. It feeds on insects in tree bark and has a song described by Sibley as a […]
While Powell Wheeler’s job with the North Carolina Wildlife Commission focuses on anything that relates to fishing in public rivers, ponds, lakes, and streams, he has a special place in […]
The spring peeper’s most distinctive trait is the dark cross or X-shaped blotch that usually is found on its back. In fact, the species name “crucifer” means “cross bearing.” The […]
Early spring in Appalachia brings the return of some of our most beautiful and precious songbirds, the warblers. Soon our trees and bushes will be decorated with members of this […]
Narcissus – what a name. These flowers have every right to be a little narcissist – after all, they’ve got the guts to stick their neck out on a cold […]
As spring begins here in the mountains, the landscape transforms from a dull brown speckled with evergreen trees into a lush and vibrant mixture of colors, scents, and sounds that […]
The Dark-eyed Junco (Junco hyemalis) is a type of sparrow, this forest floor dweller is slate-colored with bright white tail feathers on display during flight. One of the most populous […]
March is a winter month and the hearty birds that we see this month have endured the long, cold days and nights of the lingering season. Prominent amongst these […]
We’ve already covered “a rose by any other name” in a previous issue, but this issue starts out with an imposter! Yes, there’s a garden flower that tries to […]
