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The nocturnal habits of owls can make it a challenge to confirm breeding for these mysterious species. The following guide was adapted from the article Atlasing After Dark: An Introduction to Nocturnal Surveys by Ashley Peele, the Coordinator of the recently completed 2nd Virginia Breeding Bird Atlas.
As the weather cools down and fall migration gears up, we encourage you to review the data from your atlasing efforts during this lull in bird activity! Not only is it a chance to look back at your accomplishments and reminisce about fun or exciting field encounters, but it also helps the Atlas team with […]
Spring is here, and love is in the air for owls! These wonderful and elusive birds can be detected near sundown and early mornings when they are frequently calling, tending to their owlets, or performing courtship rituals such as duets, head bobbing, or feeding one another. The Great Horned Owl, Eastern Screech Owl, and Barred […]
As March unfolds, with winter’s chill receding and signs of spring emerging throughout North Carolina, atlasers may be hearing the familiar songs of our resident bird species livening the air. After weathering the cold winter months, Carolina Wrens, Carolina Chickadees, Tufted Titmice, Northern Cardinals, Eastern Bluebirds, and other species that stay in the state year-round […]
