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29802
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Warblers are often considered the gems of North American bird life and over forty species pass through Western North Carolina during the year. As these songbirds begin migration in April, there are many opportunities to observe and learn about warblers around Asheville. Regular events and walks are held by the Audubon Society, Ventures Birding Tours and other local birders.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 4, April 2017,
p62-63, il, por
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5221
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Bird watching is a popular leisure time activity, with over 50 million Americans identifying themselves as bird watchers in a 1996 survey. Lynch provides information on getting started, finding beginning birding trips, what field guide to purchase, and types of binoculars to use.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 66 Issue 4, Apr 2002,
p12-15, il
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30866
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North Carolina is home to more than four hundred bird species yearly and is a major destination for birders. An imaginative birding trail project that first began in 2003 can now boast statewide coverage with the release of its final regional birding trail guide. The North Carolina Birding Trail goes into the Coastal Plain, Piedmont and Mountains, and links birders with great birding sites and local attractions.
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24438
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Bird watching is making a comeback on the shores of the Outer Banks. About 400 varieties of birds have been documented on the Outer Banks, and the Audubon Society’s Pine Island Wildlife Sanctuary is home to many of them.
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31559
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North Carolina offers some excellent places to bird watch, and the opportunity to participate in bird-count studies with local chapters of the National Audubon Society. Birders are particularly interested in sightings of bluebirds, whose population has drastically reduced due to competition from starlings and house sparrows. This article discusses bird watching and how to find bluebird populations in North Carolina.
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36468
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Birdwatching, also called birding, is touted by the author as one of the fastest growing hobbies in the United States. Birdwatching skills discussed were binocular use, use of field guides, and times to engage in the hobby. Concerning the use of field guides, anatomical features to pay attention to includes shape of the bill, skull, and body; colors of feathers; and songs.
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The Laurel of Asheville
(NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 4, April 2016,
p28-29
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9654
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Some 400 species of birds call North Carolina home for part or all of a year. Several wildlife organizations in the state have collaborated to create a new guide to locate best viewing sites of these birds. Titled North Carolina Birding Trail Coastal Plain Trail Guide, the book contains colorful photos, 102 birding sites, and birding trails, all located east of I-95.
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8917
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Green recounts the history of the Carolina Bird Club over the last thirty-five years. The club organized in Raleigh in March 1937.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 36 Issue 6, June 1972,
p4-7, il, por
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8921
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In this article, Green discusses “The Chat,†which was the official bulletin of the Carolina Bird Club. The publication maintained high stands of content during its more then thirty-five-year history. It remains today a prominent spokesman for a vast group of citizen-environmentalists of the Carolinas.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 36 Issue 7, July 1972,
p23-26, il
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38201
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A small pine tree can be decorated with edible treats for the enjoyment of the birds and the participants.
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Burgess profiles John Fussell, avid bird watcher and biologist.
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35769
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The hobby the hobby hoped readers would fall into was birdwatching. Helping to make this pastime seem more enjoyable were tips such as optimal feeds and feeding stations. Contained also were birds to expect and types of seed they prefer. At the end of the article were a list of books with more information and insights about this entertaining and enlightening activity.
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5809
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Weather and topography in the state make possible the observation of almost eighty percent of all American bird species. Viewing can be enhanced through use of items, including binoculars and guidebooks, and by joining a bird watchers club.
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23735
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Bird watchers track broad trends in avian behavior that may help scientists understand today's environmental health and make predictions about the climatic future.
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30659
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The North Carolina Birding Trail covers 310 locations to observe birds. This article highlights several bird watching sites on the trail, and discusses how birding benefits local economies. Also provided is information on birding guides and links to birding resources.
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