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North Carolina is home to a diverse array of great birdwatching spots and natural habitats. Many migratory birds fly to the state during April and May. There are good birding spots along the North Carolina Birding Trail.
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Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 50 Issue 4, Apr 2018, p18-19, il
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Ospreys are raptors, or birds of prey, that dive underwater in pursuit of fish. The males also perform an elaborate courtship display, dipping and diving in the air with loud cries while carrying a fish or nesting material to attract a mate. Coastal bird watchers in North Carolina can observe ospreys during their breeding season from early spring through late fall.
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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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N has joined essential vitamins like C in promoting holistic human health. The authors noted that health of body, mind, and spirit can happen by mindfulness, the act of focusing the senses on the present time and surroundings. Related to mindfulness is what they dubbed mindfulness of past experiences, or remembering sensory details affiliated with nature encounters.
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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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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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Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 46 Issue 4, Apr 2014, p52-53, por, map
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Now in its fourteenth year, the Wings Over Water Festival, held in November Manteo and up and down the Outer Banks, brings bird watchers together with the local community. Field trips to the Outer Banks, Lake Mattamuskeet, and Alligator River provide good opportunities for wildlife viewing.
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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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Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 41 Issue 10, Oct 2009, p24, il
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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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34583
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The Chimney Swift, a migratory bird that nests in North Carolina in early April, is well-known for their chimney roosting habits. These birds collect by the thousands in chimneys across North Carolina from dusk until dawn. With the disappearance or capping of chimneys in residential areas, conservationists have begun designing towers made from brick or concrete for the swifts to live in.
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North Carolina Naturalist (NoCar QH 76.5 N8 N68), Vol. 16 Issue 1, Spring 2008, p2-3, il
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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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Coastwatch (NoCar QH 91 A1 N62x), Vol. Issue , Holiday 2007, p6-11, il Periodical Website
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Starting in the coastal plain, the North Carolina Birding Trail will take birdwatchers to natural areas of rural regions throughout the state. Over thirty states have similar trails that generate millions of ecotourism dollars and provide funds to protect vanishing bird habitats. The nation's oldest birding trail was started in Texas in the early 1980s and is almost 2,110 miles long. When completed, North Carolina's trail will have three regional components. The coastal plains loop, the first section, is scheduled to open in the summer of 2006. This trail will be a driving route that connects birdwatching sites. The goal is to have at least one site in each of the state's 100 counties. A trail book will describe each birding area, including species at the site and nearby points of interest.
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Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 38 Issue 4, Apr 2006, p12-13, il
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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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Bird enthusiasts enjoy and hope to lure the declining bluebirds to their backyards. North Carolinians have an advantage because bluebirds are present in the state all year. The Bluebird Monitor’s Guide highlights a prominent North Carolina bluebird expert named Jack Finch, and offers tips on how to attract bluebirds and ensure that they return.
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Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 34 Issue 7, July 2002, p24, il
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