From wading shorebirds to mountain-dwelling warblers, our avian neighbors have a lot to teach us about the places we call home. A naturalist’s list of 16 must-see birds tells the story of our state in feathers and flight paths.
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Our State Knows Best: Birding
Find out what four birding experts have to say about one of North Carolina’s most popular outdoor hobbies — plus, their best advice for birding beginners.
The Quiet Thrill of Birding Along the Hammock Coast
Four peaceful places to watch rare and beautiful birds take flight in coastal South Carolina.
A Pungo Homecoming
A coffee shop in Raleigh is a world away from the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge in eastern North Carolina. But a writer discovers that they have something in common: love.
A Time to Fly
As the seasons turn, migratory birds and restless humans have something in common: the urge to spread our wings in search of someplace new. Turns out, that feeling has a name.