Non-profit organizations in Orange and Chatham Counties not only enable us to help our fellow town and county residents. There are also volunteer-run groups with whom we can contribute to conservation and protection of our natural environment.
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Throughout September until mid-October, many Triangle area birders were focused mainly on one thing — catching sight of migrating warblers. This avian group includes many beloved birds and while some spend their summers here, many only pass through briefly in the fall as they migrate south to spend the winter in warmer climates.
During a recent visit to Sandy Creek Park in Durham, it was my good fortune that a resident barred owl chose to spend time foraging for food in my company.
As summer winds down, some activity in nature does as well.
It’s again that time of year when people worldwide “celebrate the beauty, diversity, and ecological importance of moths” during National Moth Week.
It’s again that time of year when people worldwide “celebrate the beauty, diversity, and ecological importance of moths” during National Moth Week.
Birding is always fun for me, but sometimes special sightings make it even more enjoyable.
As we enter our last weeks of spring, it’s a joy to see all the beautiful butterflies, moths and other insects increase in number.
April was a month of unexpected wildlife encounters for me, resulting in some quite rewarding nature observations.
As the month of March progressed, so did the springtime instincts of our wildlife neighbors.
Stress in our daily lives may arise from many sources — ill health, finances, familial problems, and/or worry about changes in our social and economic environment.
Many wildlife photographers aim to develop the ability to consistently take beautiful photos of animals, such as those seen in calendars, photobooks and photo contests.
Our weather this December has been very changeable, both in terms of temperature, rain and wind, or lack thereof.
While November 2024 has had many balmy, sunny days, we also dealt with cold mornings and wet, windy weather.
As trees lose their leaves and many plants finish blooming, it may seem counterintuitive to pay extra attention to pollinators.
Autumn has arrived, heralding the upcoming migratory departure of our ruby-throated hummingbirds.
Many people who enjoy going out into nature don’t consider themselves naturalists.
Many people enjoy watching nature documentaries on TV or YouTube, both for the beauty they see and the facts they learn about landscapes and wildlife.
While many wildlife species are now raising their young, those easiest to observe are often our avian neighbors.
My unexpected encounters with wildlife continued this past month.
Repeated sightings of plants, birds, other animals and their common behaviors never lose their charm and interest for me.
Like last year, spring plants have been leafing out earlier than usual in eastern and central North Carolina.
Our 2023-24 winter season has been marked by quite noticeable in temperature and rainfall variations.
2023 was a year of repeated weather extremes for North Carolina, including our own local area.
The end-of-year holiday season is often marked by expressions of generosity towards those close to us and people whom we don’t know personally.
Growing numbers of people worldwide are vigorously advocating for the preservation of “green space”.
My friend Carol has one of our area’s most bird- and pollinator-welcoming yards.
Lately, I’ve heard a few people wondering whether something is wrong with Northern cardinals they’ve seen.
Jordan Lake, a man-made body of water covering 13,940 acres, was made possible by a 1963 measure passed by the U.S. Congress.
For many gardeners and birders, a summer joy is watching the ruby-throated hummingbirds.
As a young girl, I learned that moths were insects that needed to be eradicated because they would eat holes into our family’s woolen sweaters and other clothing.
As summer begins, we should be aware the avian breeding season is not over yet.