WALTER’s Top Stories of 2023
From sports to sharks to spots to grab coffee, readers love knowing what makes Raleigh tick. Here are this year’s most-clicked articles.
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High Gliders: North Carolina’s Flying Squirrels
Though it’s hard to spot these nocturnal creatures, flying squirrels are surprisingly abundant in our forests and neighborhoods.
Strange Beauty: Turkeys in the Wild
This large game bird in North Carolina has a special place in our traditions — and some singular features too
Elk in Our Mountains of North Carolina
These majestic animals are the largest mammal in the state, and are easiest to see in early fall during their mating season.
Look, But Don’t Touch: Stinging Caterpillars of North Carolina
Get to know this small group of venomous insects that can irritate humans. They’re pretty cool-looking, too!
Flying Jewels: The Hummingbirds of Summer
Learn about Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, the only species of hummingbird that nests in the eastern United States.
The Floral Fireworks in Your Garden
Look around your yard this Fourth of July — you may find some plants that remind you of a brilliant fireworks display.
Walking on Water: The Wonders of Water Striders
A closer look at the floating bugs that glide along the surface of creeks and ponds — and the mysteries surrounding them.
Cheeky Chippies: Fun Facts About this Adorable Mammal
The Eastern Chipmunk can hold 60 sunflower seeds in its expandable cheek pouches and builds 10-foot-long tunnels.
Roanoke Ramblings: Paddling North Carolina’s Amazon
Traveling by canoe, this nature writer explores the rich, ecologically diverse area of our state’s swamplands.
Water Warriors: Meet the Rare Neuse River Waterdog
This unique and truly aquatic salamander is found only in the Tar-Pamlico and Neuse River basins of North Carolina.
It’s Only Natural: Courtship in the Wild
How a few frisky mammals, insects and amphibians in North Carolina attract one another — and the surprising activities that happen next.
Swan Season: Majestic Birds Along the Coast
Each winter, thousands of tundra swans migrate to eastern North Carolina, where they spend time preening, resting, and eating.
Winter Greens: Finding Color in the Winter Woods
In this season of bare branches, discovering a green leaf or red berry is a delightful surprise — and a sign that spring isn’t far away.