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#Map of North Carolina highlighting Lincoln County, marked as public domain, more details on Wikimedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Template:PD-self | #Map of North Carolina highlighting Lincoln County, marked as public domain, more details on Wikimedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Template:PD-self | ||
#Map of Piedmont area originally generated by David Benbennick and made freely available on Wikimedia Commons | #Map of Piedmont area originally generated by David Benbennick and made freely available on Wikimedia Commons | ||
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| + | ==Overview== | ||
| + | North Carolina, also known as “The Old North State” and “The Tarheel State” is a long state. It’s been said it stretches approximately 500 miles between its eastern and western boundaries and close to 150 miles from its northern to southern borders. It's divided into three primary areas. From the coast, you have the Eastern North Carolina portion, the Piedmont Region in the middle, and Western North Carolina with it's mountains at the western end. | ||
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| + | If you begin your journey from the far eastern portion, you will start at the ancient, sandy, dune laden barrier islands of the Outer Banks where one of the earliest attempts at settlement by English speaking people occurred, cross navigable sounds and tributaries and through lowlands with stands of pines, across forests of hardwoods in the Piedmont, and on into the mountains of the western part of the state. | ||
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| + | Along this journey, you will find places frequently visited by migratory flocks of birds, through areas of wetlands and forests with yet other species of birds and wildlife. Continue on through the piedmont with its river basins, and into some of the oldest, and tallest, mountains to be found in the eastern part of the United States. Across this entire expanse, expect to find many different types and species of birds and wildlife. Some here from the beginning and some once thought to be gone that are being reintroduced such as Elk and Wolves. | ||
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| + | North Carolina offers many unique, and varied, opportunities to enjoy nature and add to your birding life list. It is truly a land of variety. | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | [https://www.birdforum.net/forumdisplay.php?f=526 Local Patch Report: North Carolina Birding] | ||
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The Sandbox (Subsahara mythica) is a rare moth of the Sahel region of Africa. It is of course mythical!
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This is a test if this type of image will work in Opus. It seems to do, but only if the part of "thumbs" is omitted from our usual image code. Image in original context can be seen here.
Collared Scops Owl
A resident breeder in the Indian sub continent, South Asia right into China, the Collared Scops Owl (Ottus lettia), family Stygidae is woodland Owl. It seems to be different enough form Indian Scops Owl Ottus bakkomoena, to merit a separate species rank. It has small éars'- (head tufts) and has s buffish body with streaks. The facial disc is whitish or buff, and the eyes are orange or brown. There is a buff neckband. Sexes are similar. The flight is deeply undulating.
This species is nocturnal but it can often be located by the small birds that mob it while it is roosting in a tree. It feeds mainly on insects. The call is a quiet goog gook.
This species is chiefly found in northern India and is replaced by the very similar looking Oriental Scops Owl Otus sunia (recently split) towards the south of its range. It is very similar also to the slightly smaller Indian Scops Owl, O. bakkamoena. They are most easily separated in the field by their calls. (source Per. Obs, Wikipedia). 'Italic text'
Alternate voice recording coding used by Morlan in the wren page.
Song Clip Recording © by Joseph Morlan. Rosyth, Fife, Scotland, UK, 03 August 2018
Recommended Citation
BirdForum Opus contributors. (2020) Eurasian Collared Dove (Streptopelia decaocto). In: BirdForum, the forum for wild bird birds and birding. Retrieved 6 March 2020, from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Eurasian_Collared_Dove
References
Lepage D. ({{subst:CURRENTYEAR}}) {{subst:PAGENAMEE}} in [http://www.bsc-eoc.org/avibase/ Avibase - The World Bird Database]. Retrieved {{subst:CURRENTDAY}} {{subst:CURRENTMONTHNAMEGEN}} {{subst:CURRENTYEAR}} Lepage D. (2020) Ref-Avibase in Avibase - The World Bird Database. Retrieved 13August 2020
The Definition of Migration (in my words)
The definition of migration (in my words) is when an organism or group of organisms travel a distance to another part of the world, for one reason or another. Many of these organisms, such as many waterfowl, have "pit stops" on the way to their destination, which make good places for making observations on those animals.
Beta trial of a map project for Piedmont Region of North Carolina & Outer Banks and Lake Mattamuskeet
Areas of Interest
Photo © by sbarnhardt
China Grove North Carolina July 10, 2020
Click on map for larger image - Wikimedia public domain permission by David Benbennick, Author - Click on numbered link for explanation[3]
Yadkin-Pee Dee River & Catawba River Basins
Should combining your birding efforts with fishing and/or recreational boating sound good to you, the Yadkin-Pee Dee River basin affords plenty of opportunity with many reservoirs to include [Map 8]W Kerr Scott Reservoir, High Rock Lake, [Map 9]Tuckertown Reservoir, Badin Lake, Lake Tillery, and [Map 10]Falls Reservoir. As well, the Catawba River Basin, which cuts through Piedmont North Carolina, has along it’s length[Map 16] Lake James, Lake Rhodhiss,[Map 17] Lake Hickory, Lookout Shoals Lake, Lake Norman,[Map 18] Mountain Island Lake & Lake Wylie. There will be many potential birding spots along these chains. A goodly amount, but not all, of the shoreline will be private property. But as long as you are "on the water" you will be in an acceptable place. In addition, good maps will be an invaluable asset.
Public Game Lands
There are a number of public game lands situated throughout the area that may provide the opportunity for good birding. As well Public Boating Access points, with varying levels of amenities, can be found along both the Yadkin-Pee Dee and Catawba River basins. The natural resources found in, and around, these places have the potential to lend themselves quite well to birding pursuits. The regulation and use of these game lands, access points, and waterways are under the auspices of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. Information regarding these areas, and their use, can be found on their website[1].
National Parks, Forests, Refuges, and Preserves
For a couple of really nice "natural" locations for birding in the Piedmont Region, the [Map 6]Pee Dee National Wildlife Refuge[2], near Wadesboro, NC and the [Map 7]Uwharrie National Forest[3], near Troy, NC stand out for obvious reasons. To see why, click on the links for their respective web sites.
North Carolina State Parks, Forests, and Trails
For those who would like to combine their birding efforts with some additional enjoyment of nature, the region has available the Yadkin River State Trail [4], a part of the North Carolina State Parks – NC Trails[13]. This canoe/kayak trail covers approximately 130 miles of the Yadkin-Pee Dee River through 9 counties, starting with [Map 4]Wilkes County and ending in [Map 5]Montgomery County, with multiple access points along it's length. The upper portion is a quieter area more natural, bird-friendly area reminiscent of the river as it existed before the dams were put into play. A canoe/kayak, binoculars, packed lunch, and map can combine to make a memorable birding experience. Information regarding the trail is also available from the Yadkin River Keeper [5].
References
- eBird
- Rudersdorf, Amy. 2010. "NC County Maps." Government & Heritage Library, State Library of North Carolina.
- David Benbennick - Wikimedia - Public domain usage/ I, the copyright holder of this work, release this work into the public domain. This applies worldwide. In some countries this may not be legally possible; if so: I grant anyone the right to use this work for any purpose, without any conditions, unless such conditions are required by law.
- (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Map_of_North_Carolina_highlighting_Lincoln_County.svg),
- Map of North Carolina highlighting Lincoln County, marked as public domain, more details on Wikimedia Commons: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Template:PD-self
- Map of Piedmont area originally generated by David Benbennick and made freely available on Wikimedia Commons
Beta Category North Carolina
Overview
North Carolina, also known as “The Old North State” and “The Tarheel State” is a long state. It’s been said it stretches approximately 500 miles between its eastern and western boundaries and close to 150 miles from its northern to southern borders. It's divided into three primary areas. From the coast, you have the Eastern North Carolina portion, the Piedmont Region in the middle, and Western North Carolina with it's mountains at the western end.
If you begin your journey from the far eastern portion, you will start at the ancient, sandy, dune laden barrier islands of the Outer Banks where one of the earliest attempts at settlement by English speaking people occurred, cross navigable sounds and tributaries and through lowlands with stands of pines, across forests of hardwoods in the Piedmont, and on into the mountains of the western part of the state.
Along this journey, you will find places frequently visited by migratory flocks of birds, through areas of wetlands and forests with yet other species of birds and wildlife. Continue on through the piedmont with its river basins, and into some of the oldest, and tallest, mountains to be found in the eastern part of the United States. Across this entire expanse, expect to find many different types and species of birds and wildlife. Some here from the beginning and some once thought to be gone that are being reintroduced such as Elk and Wolves.
North Carolina offers many unique, and varied, opportunities to enjoy nature and add to your birding life list. It is truly a land of variety.
