Record #:

4586

Author(s):

Nickens, T. Edward

Abstract:

Once great flocks of passenger pigeons numbering in the millions filled the skies. Over 16 inches in length with a 2-foot wingspan, the bird made its home mainly in the North, but it did visit North Carolina. Moravians reported them in 1760. Over the years other sightings were noted, down to the last single pigeon seen in 1894. Driven to extinction by unrestricted hunting, the last passenger pigeon, named Martha, died in the Cincinnati Zoo on September 1, 1914.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 63 Issue 10, Oct 1999, p8-13, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Passenger pigeon

Record #:

4589

Author(s):

Earley, Lawrence S.

Abstract:

The mountain ash isn't really an ash. It's part of the rose family, a relative of the backyard bush. Leaf peepers could care less and enjoy the sight of its ruby-colored fruit announcing autumn. Birds and bears dine on its bitter fruit, and Native Americans used it for medicinal purposes. The mountain ash - a useful tree for animals and people, whatever its designation.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 63 Issue 10, Oct 1999, p4-7, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Eucalyptus regnans