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Birding and Butterflying North Carolina Gamelands

10,000 Birds

Still, we are in the midst of spring migration here in North Carolina, and I wasn’t going to let a little cold stop me from seeing some birds. Exploring North Carolina gamelands. I had just missed two bird species, both of which were probably Year Birds for me, and I felt my cold dragging down my energy levels.

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7 State Parks for Fall Colors and Birding

10,000 Birds

Known as a warbler haven, 30+ species visit this bi-state park near the Kentucky and Virginia southern border. Considered ‘undeveloped’ as a park, the habitat diversity here is some of the best in North America. Grandfather Mountain State Park, North Carolina. American Kestrel. Photo by © Mike Blevins. Barred Owl.