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Zombie birds? ‘Dead’ fowl seen on Outer Banks beaches are very much alive, NC park says
Beware of those little bird “corpses” littering North Carolina’s Outer Banks: They’ll likely spring to life if you get close. Known as black skimmers, the birds are notorious for appearing ...
Wilmington Star-News on MSN10d
When do hummingbirds arrive in Wilmington? A particular species is common to this area.
The Ruby-throated hummingbird is the only species that is expected in the Wilmington area during the breeding season. Regardless of the season, Rubys are the common hummingbird in the area. Because ...
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NC Botanical Gardens gallery highlights local birds, encourages conservation
The North Carolina Botanical Gardens is hosting an exhibit titled "North Carolina Birds and Where They Live" from March 6 to ...
Wilmington Star-News on MSN3d
How the highly contagious bird flu is hitting NC's wild and domestic bird populations hard
Nearly 400 birds, mostly brown pelicans, near Hatteras Inlet were found dead last month from suspected highly pathogenic avian influenza.