The Night Shift: The Beauty and Variety of North Carolina Moths
Move over lightning bugs — these winged creatures are the ones to watch for on summer evenings!
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The Other Red Bird
Scarlet and Summer Tanagers are lesser-known species than the Northern Cardinal, but just as brilliant.
A Month of Firsts: Mother Nature Shines in April
From unfurling leaves to early butterflies, it’s a good time to head outside to note the changes happening in your neighborhood.
A Moment in Bloom: North Carolina’s Woodland Ephemerals
Magic happens in the early spring, as sunlight reaches the forest floor — slow down and keep an eye out for these tiny wonders.
Love in the Rain: A Salamander Congress
On damp nights in the winter in North Carolina, a mating ritual surfaces where thousands of salamanders gather to lay eggs.
What do Caterpillars Do in Winter?
It may surprise you that, here in North Carolina, caterpillars are all around us during the cooler months. Here’s how to spot them.