Record #:

8355

Author(s):

Draper, Grace S.

Abstract:

The lone species of American sassafras which is native to the eastern United States is quite common in North Carolina. It ranges in size from a shrub to a large tree, often growing to a height of over forty feet. The tree is unusual because of the variety of leaf shapes that are found on it. The twigs, bark, and roots are spicy and aromatic, and, since early times, have been acclaimed for their healing properties.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 33 Issue 2, Feb 1969, p21, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Sassafras

Record #:

8394

Author(s):

Draper, Grace S.

Abstract:

There are sixty-seven species of the bird family Lanidae in the world, but only two, the loggerhead and northern shrike, are found in this country. The loggerhead, which is found year-round in North Carolina, is colored grey and white; is slightly smaller than a robin; and is often mistaken for a mockingbird. The shrike is the only one of the country's songbirds that became a predator, and this has earned it a questionable reputation. Not having talons, the loggerhead anchors its prey on a sharp twig or thorn to tear it apart. The bird's favorite prey is large insects, but in winter, when food is scarce, it will catch small birds and mice.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 33 Issue 11, Nov 1969, p26, 30, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Loggerhead shrike

Record #:

8529

Author(s):

Draper, Grace S.

Abstract:

There are five birds that frequent North Carolina that show varying shades of blue plumage. They are the Eastern bluebird; the blue grosbeak, sometimes called the Big Indigo; the indigo bunting or indigo finch; the blue jay; and barn swallow. Draper provides a description of each bird.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 34 Issue 4, Apr 1970, p17-19, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Birds

Record #:

8541

Author(s):

Draper, Grace S.

Abstract:

The American goldfinch is one of the most recognizable birds in the country, having a deep gold-colored body with black wings, tail, and head covering. It is known as the eastern goldfinch in North Carolina and frequents the state most of the year, usually in small groups or flocks. Yellow or gold-colored flowers provide the goldfinch seeds for food. This bird is beneficial to man through its diet of weed seeds and soft-bodied insects.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 34 Issue 6, June 1970, p11, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Goldfinches