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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Our next adventure took us to North Carolina on the Bear Wallow Trail. Very short hike but a great reward nonetheless. Please respect the property and don't vandalize the buildings. Leave only footprints.
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WALKING AT LINCOLN WOOD STATE PARK/RHODE ISLAND/USA
Published 10, 2019 #lincolnwoodstatepark #visitrhodeisland #familytravel
Hi Everyone, this is Inday Marissa again. Today's video I'm going to take you for a walk at the beautiful Lincoln Wood State Park in Rhode, Island. This park is a public reaction area. It's about 627 acres around Olney Pond. The park is known for its giant glacial boulders and stony nature of its terrain. The park was name in honor of President Abraham Lincoln.
The park offers freshwater beach, extensive picnic area, trails for equestrian, mountain biker, snowmobilers, hikers, boating and you do some fishing. Canoe and kayak rentals are also available. They also offers kayaking lessons.
You can buy very delicious fresh cook, snack, ice cream and drinks in the park next to the beach area. They also gave a new shower and bathroom area next to the beach area.
Please take note: No cooking allowed near the beach. They have a barbeque grill available to use for everyone in a designated area all around the park. Also make sure you bring your own trash bag and make sure to clean up and bring your trash with you as there's no trash can available in the park.
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Darkhorse Lodge - A Combat Veteran Retreat
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About Darkhorse:
Darkhorse Lodge is a non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) recognition. We are in the process of building our lodge. This will be a retreat for combat veterans of all branches to come to relax, fish on Kentucky Lake, enjoy area activities and communicate with others who have walked in their boots. All at no cost to our guests.
What’s to Come
Once completed, there will be five, 5 bedroom guest cabins, each room named for one of the 25 men lost from the Marine Corps 3/5, Darkhorse unit. When our 19 year old son, LCpl Alec E Catherwood, was killed in action on October 14, 2010, it felt as if the world had ended for us. After realizing that we had no choice but to go on, I stayed up nights, wondering what I could do for those who did come home. Once I had the basics down, my very smart husband added some much-needed improvements to the plan. Finding my new purpose in life has given me a reason to get up each morning and face the challenges ahead. 5 guest cabins, a staff cabin, a shower house and a dining facility (named for US Army National Guard, Specialist Tim Bowman, who committed suicide on Thanksgiving Day, 2005 after returning home from Iraq). Our employees will be combat veterans as well, including those who will take the participants fishing at one of the most beautiful spots in the south. Our cabins will be handicapped accessible to accommodate as many of our veterans as possible.
How You Can Help
Dark Horse Lodge is a non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) recognition. We are looking to raise $1,500,000 to finish building Bowman Hall and the 5 guest cabins. If you would like to have a piece of your heart here at Darkhorse, you can kindly donate or start your own fundraising mission.
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The Catherwood’s
The Fallen Of The 3/5 25
Oct. 8, 2010: Lance Cpl. John Sparks
Oct. 13, 2010: Lance Cpl. Joseph Rodewald, Lance Cpl. Phillip Vinnedge, Cpl. Justin Cain and Pfc. Victor Dew
Oct. 14, 2010: Lance Cpl. Alec Catherwood, Lance Cpl. Irvin Ceniceros and Lance Cpl. Joseph Lopez
Oct. 15, 2010: Lance Cpl. James Boelk
Oct. 16, 2010: Sgt. Ian Tawney
Nov. 4, 2010: Lance Cpl. Matthew Broehm and Lance Cpl. Brandon Pearson
Nov. 6, 2010: Lance Cpl. Randy Braggs
Nov. 9, 2010: 1st Lt. Robert Kelly
Nov. 10, 2010: Lance Cpl. James Stack
Nov. 24, 2010: Lance Cpl. Arden Buenagua
Nov. 25, 2010: 1st Lt. William Donnelly
Dec. 2, 2010: Sgt. Matthew Abbate
Dec. 6, 2010: Cpl. Derek Wyatt and Pfc. Colton Rusk
Dec. 7, 2010: Sgt. Jason Peto
Dec. 17, 2010: Lance Cpl. Jose Maldonado
Dec. 24, 2010: Lance Cpl. Kenneth Corzine
Dec. 28, 2010: Cpl. Tevan Nguyen
Jan. 20, 2011: Sgt. Jason Amores
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