Posts Tagged ‘Other Species’
Wings of Change: Non-native and Invasive Bird Species in North Carolina
Nestled between the Appalachian Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean, North Carolina boasts a myriad of bird species that occupy diverse ecosystem types. While most of these resident birds are native…
Read MoreWild Bird Essentials: How to Provide Birds with Shelter, Food, and Water
Are you a wild bird lover? You are in the right place. A significant aspect of conserving wildlife involves the ongoing task of advocating for wildlife and raising voices for…
Read MoreFor the Love of Birds: Seven Birds from North Carolina’s list of Species of Greatest Conservation Need
“Birds are indicators of the environment. If they are in trouble, we know we’ll soon be in trouble.” – Roger Tory Peterson, renowned American naturalist and ornithologist Ecosystems are complex…
Read MoreNorthern Cardinals: Get To Know NC’s Official and Beloved State Songbird
There is more to cardinals than a baseball team mascot! The changing seasons bring a kaleidoscope of new colors, shapes, sounds, and life to North Carolina’s natural landscape. Some species…
Read MoreWintering Wildlife – 3 Ways North Carolina Species Brave the Cold Season
What do you know about wintering wildlife? It’s December, which means the coldest months of the year are upon us. As you read this, you’re probably sitting in a temperature-controlled…
Read MoreWaters in the Desert – Living Alongside Urban Wildlife
Wildlife is resilient. It thrives in the rich backcountry of the state – the broad expanses of western North Carolina mountains, the coastal plains, and the Piedmont pine savannas. But…
Read MoreInspiring Curiosity and Increasing Access: NCWF Partners with North Carolina Museum of Art to Establish All-Access Eco Trail
Communities form around shared interests and values. But something special is formed when different communities come together around a common interest – in this case, wildlife and habitat for all.…
Read MoreNearing the Finish Line: iNaturalist Bioblitz Update
“One way to open your eyes is to ask yourself, “What if I had never seen this before? What if I knew I would never see it again?” – Rachel…
Read MoreStill Life – Wildlife Taxidermy and Conservation Education
The 59th Annual Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards is only days away! Here’s what you can expect to see when you attend: hundreds of wildlife enthusiasts and conservation heroes laughing and…
Read MoreNeck and Neck! NCWF’s Regional iNaturalist Bioblitz Competition Nears the Finish Line
The NCWF iNaturalist Bioblitz crushed 100 thousand observations and continues to skyrocket! We’ve got less than one month to go. Let’s see if we can reach 200 thousand! Thank you…
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