Important Bird Areas of North Carolina
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What do Pungo-Pocosin Lake, Lea-Hutaff Island and Highlands Plateau all have in common? They’re all home to some of North Carolina’s 96 Important Bird Areas (IBA). Audubon North Carolina’s IBA program serves to promote the conservation of vital bird habitat on a local and global scale. From the mountains to the coastal plain, scientists and conservationists are able to utilize IBAs to focus their efforts and protect declining bird populations.
Visiting Roanoke Island, Island in Dare County, North Carolina, United States
Roanoke Island is an island in Dare County on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, United States. It was named after the historical Roanoke Carolina Algonquian people who inhabited the area in the 16th century at the time of English exploration.
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Audubon North Carolina Coastal Sanctuaries
Audubon’s Coastal Sanctuary Program is a model for conservation along the Atlantic Flyway. The program maintains a diverse network of nesting habitats where researchers can study waterbird ecology, and new management tools are developed. The program began with just two islands in the lower Cape Fear River and has grown to more than 20 locations that support over a third of the waterbirds that nest in North Carolina. Learn more
Identify Your Common Backyard Birds
This video enables identification of common wintertime backyard feeder birds in the central and eastern USA. It was designed for use by new and amateur birders. Visual characteristics and bird calls are provided to enable identification. Suggested feeder food is provided for some species.
The Islander Inn in Ocean Isle Beach NC
Book here: . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. .. The Islander Inn 57 West 1st Street Ocean Isle Beach NC 28469 In Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, this hotel features an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. A continental breakfast and free Wi-Fi are provided. A microwave, a refrigerator, and coffee-making facilities are standard in each room at The Islander Inn. A cable TV is included. Each private bathroom includes free toiletries. Select rooms feature ocean views. A hot tub is available on site at The Islander Inn, along with a garden and a bar. A seasonal poolside tiki bar is also available. Vending machines and free parking are provided for added guest convenience. Bird island State Reserve is 8 miles from this hotel. Guests are an 8-minute walk from the Museum of Coastal Carolina.
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island - Outer Banks
Take a tour of the North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island on the Outer Banks. Featuring sharks, sea turtles, a stingray petting pool, and tons of mysterious marine life from the depths of the ocean, the aquarium is a must see when visiting the Outer Banks! Start planning your Outer Banks beach vacation at OuterBanksVacations.com
Sunset Beach Boat Access Area
Located on the mainland side of Sunset Beach, the boating access area includes a boat ramp constructed by the Wildlife Resources Commission, a floating dock, breakwaters, a parking area, and a small public fishing pier. The boating access area is situated on more than one-and-a-half acres of land.
BHTV: Outstanding Bird Watching in Western North Carolina
One activity that's becoming more popular every day is birding. And there's no better place to see such a wide variety of birds than right here, in our mountains. With our mountainous topography and four-season climate, many rare and exciting species call Western North Carolina home for at least a portion of the year.
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It seems it's not just people who love our moderate temperatures and lush vegetation. Our community is mindful of protecting space for public use, which keeps our quality of life high, along with property values. There are many great spots to go birding in Western North Carolina. Today, we are at the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary in North Asheville, and Jackson Park in Hendersonville.
“Bird watching is, surprisingly to a lot of people, the fastest growing hobby in North America, way out-competing golf and soccer, and all these other activities—even gardening, now,” says Simon Thompson of Wild Birds Unlimited & Ventures Birding Tours. “The Fish and Wildlife Service have estimated that over 50 million people now actively feed or watch birds, which is quite extensive and growing. It's great to see so many people going out and enjoying the outdoors.”
“And you've got from almost 7,000 feet in elevation in the Blue Ridge, where, if it's 90 degrees, you can go up there and enjoy the relatively cool temperatures. Or, within a couple of hours, you can be down at the coast in a completely different environment and ecosystem. So, gosh, I have no plans to move anywhere else.”
“These high elevations mean that the birds towards the top of our Blue Ridge are actually birds of the Canadian eco-zone,” says Thompson. “So a lot of these birds are found nowhere else here in the South. Which makes the whole area for a naturalist's point of view, a superb area to base yourself.”
“Western North Carolina offers outstanding birding,” says Tom Tribble, president of the Elisha Mitchell Audubon Society. “It is a flyway for migrating birds, and we get migrating birds coming up in the spring, and going south in the winter. So the Western North Carolina mountains are a wonderful place to bird. Lots of species, in fact, in this little sanctuary, we've had more than 190 species of birds seen right here.”
“In Western North Carolina, because it's such a good birding area, I think we're getting more and more birders that are coming to the mountains just to see birds,” says Tribble. “We see people from outta the state, and also from the Piedmont and coastal regions of North Carolina. People come here for the leaves, but people also come here for the birding. And there are an incredible number of other attractions, but I stay here for the birds.”
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Even through the cold winter days, there’s plenty to do outside in WNC to get moving and keep your mind off the cold. Here are seven outdoor sports to try in WNC this winter:
Making the Right Choice: The Cradle of Forestry
The Cradle of Forestry represents the birth of the conservation movement in the United States, which began right here in WNC.
North Asheville Community Information
Outdoors enthusiasts find no shortage of activities in or near north Asheville, whether it’s hiking, biking, and climbing in nearby mountains; paddling and fishing on the French Broad River and local lakes; or golfing at one of the area's renowned golf courses.
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Cockfighting Raid in North Carolina
The Humane Society of the United States assisted the Randolph County Sheriff's Office, Asheboro Police Department and Randolph County Health Department at the raid of a suspected cockfighting operation that uncovered widespread animal cruelty.
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Ocean Isle Inn - Ocean Isle Beach Hotels, North Carolina
Ocean Isle Inn 3 Stars Hotel in Ocean Isle Beach,North Carolina Within US Travel Directory This property is 3 minutes walk from the beach.
This beachfront Ocean Isle Beach motel offers a daily continental breakfast with waffles, a heated indoor pool with a hot tub, and an outdoor pool.
The Bird Island State Reserve is 8 miles away.
80 guests positively reviewed the property surroundingsA small refrigerator, microwave, cable TV, and free WiFi are included in all rooms.
A private balcony is featured in select rooms at this North Carolina Ocean Isle Inn as well.
39 guests positively reviewed the room facilitiesGuests will have a private beach access and can stroll through the seaside garden.
Ocean Isle Inn also offers DVD players upon request at reception.
A variety of restaurants and shops are 10 miles away in Calabash fishing village.
A planetarium and art collections are 7 minutes’ walk away at the Museum of Coastal Carolina.
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South Carolina: A Tour of the 50 States [8]
In this episode of A Tour of the 50 States, I take a brief look at modern South Carolina, the history of it's flag, and the state's history.
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Sea Gull - Hatteras (North Carolina) - United States
Sea Gull hotel city: Hatteras (North Carolina) - Country: United States
Address: 56883 Highway 12; zip code: NC 27943
Sea Gull is set in Wanchese, 21 km from Nags Head. Rooms include a TV with cable channels. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom. Extras include free toiletries and a hair dryer.
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Birds at Ocean Isle Beach, NC
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Dogs Rescued from NC Puppy Mill Cruelty
The Humane Society of the United States joins the Jones County Sheriff's Office and SPCA of Wake County in the rescue of more than 80 dogs from a puppy mill in North Carolina. They will now get the medical attention and care they deserve.
How Roanoke Vanished Into Thin Air
Just outside North Carolina's Outer Banks is Roanoke Island, the scene of one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in U.S. history: the disappearance of an entire colony of English settlers.
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Sea birds dive feeding off Fort Fisher, Kure Beach NC 28449
Sea birds dive feeding off Fort Fisher NC beach 12-28-10. While doing a beach portrait photography session at Fort Fisher Park in Kure Beach NC, I saw these sea birds feeding on Spanish anchovies. The Blue Fin Tuna are running under the anchovies cutting them into pieces. The birds dive down to get the left overs. It's amazing how organized the birds are. If you look closely you can see a distinct pattern.
BROWN BIRDS NORTH CAROLINA
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Bird Training
Operant Conditioning is a special training technique that Zoo Keepers at the North Carolina Zoo employ to help provide care for the Zoo's animal collection. One of the newest areas to develop this training program is the RJ Reynolds Aviary.