What the Stay At Home Order means for NC Birding Trail sites, and suggested Low-Population Sites Last updated May 21st, 2020 North Carolina is currently under a state-wide Stay At Home order. Be sure to check out details and FAQ regarding this order from NC.gov. What Does This Mean For Outdoor Recreation? Many sites are […]

It’s quiet. Almost everywhere. The streets of downtown are bare, and rush hour has disappeared. The rhythmic hum of daily life has turned into a whisper….What are some ways we can adapt?

Your bird finding and identifying must-haves, whether you’re a novice or an avid Although searching for rare birds and confirming your ID speculations is not a birding essential, it can be a very rewarding element of bird watching. Whether you’re about to head on your first birding attempt or you have hundreds of birds on […]

Content Warning: I am about to ruin your blissful and zen-like enjoyment of the natural world (including your backyard). If you wish to keep your life intact, please move along to the next post, pick up a good book, or go drink a cup of tea while I speak to the rest of you. Are […]

With hundreds of noteworthy locations across the state, it’s a wonder why more people in North Carolina don’t bird.  Or do they?  We wandered downtown Raleigh asking lots of people various questions about birding. What is it? Who does it? Do you do it?  Going in with preconceived notions in mind, we were quite surprised […]

Here’s a few things you can try before hitting the recreation store It’s a valid question because it’s a common assumption, one that often creates a birding roadblock: Without binoculars I can’t watch birds. Therefore, if I don’t have binoculars, I cannot attempt bird watching or be a birder. Similarly, a novice birder or someone […]

It’s no surprise that bird species cover a great variety of personalities and quirks. Some birds seem social, friendly, talkative, and unusual. Others seem selfish, boisterous, even diabolical. With all this variety, we can’t help but wonder, for some of these species…what is their moral agenda?  Perhaps you’ve heard of the “moral alignment chart”. It […]

What you should know before your first bird watching attempt…. I was not prepared for my first time birding.  I didn’t even have binoculars. All I had with me were my camera and my friend. And we headed to my favorite park because at the very least, I wanted to be able to walk the trail […]

A guide to finding YOUR perfect birding locations The entire state—no, entire world—is at a bird appreciator’s fingertips. With roughly 10,000 species, totaling over 400 billion individuals, there’s surely no scarcity of places where birds can be spotted by enthusiasts. But how do avid birders find these birding hotspots? And how on earth do they […]

Early morning? Afternoon? Spring, Summer, Now? Whether you’re looking for the perfect time to go on your first birding adventure or you’re wondering if there’s an ultimate time-window for maximum bird sightings, “when” is a great question.  The birding experience changes based on several time factors. Depending on when you go, you’ll see completely different […]