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Learn about birds, threats to the natural world, the protection of wild places, and wild birds. Wild Places, Wild Birds presents a blend of birding news, adventures, and resources, melded with conservation news and advocacy for protecting our natural resources. We also have a curated news magazine on Flipboard.

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Let’s Get Back To It!
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Let’s Get Back To It!

Well, that was quite a blogging break I took, but now I am ready to rock … Let’s Get Back To It!Read more

2018 Thanksgiving NC Coast Birding
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2018 Thanksgiving NC Coast Birding

Going on ten years, our annual Thanksgiving trip to birding hotspots of northeastern North Carolina provided … 2018 Thanksgiving NC Coast BirdingRead more

U.P. Adventures – Summer 2018
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U.P. Adventures – Summer 2018

Take me to the land of cooler temperatures, longer twilights, and starier skies. As I sit … U.P. Adventures – Summer 2018Read more

Marvelous Magee
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Marvelous Magee

Before I get into how marvelous Magee Marsh is, allow me to share some birding on … Marvelous MageeRead more

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Chasing Warblers and other wild things

Heading north…. After some solo trips, and a few overnighters together, this trip would be our … Chasing Warblers and other wild thingsRead more

It’s a Swamp Thing
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It’s a Swamp Thing

Merchants Millpond State Park We loaded Puff up, plopped the kayaks on the car roof, and … It’s a Swamp ThingRead more

Neuse River Trail and Falls Lake Dam
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Neuse River Trail and Falls Lake Dam

Spring walk down the river and up on the dam Some days it is nice to … Neuse River Trail and Falls Lake DamRead more

Falls Lake- Rollingview SRA
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Falls Lake- Rollingview SRA

Bird Camping Falls Lake We parked our teardrop trailer at Rollingview SRA campground for a long … Falls Lake- Rollingview SRARead more

Mid-April Birds and a Frog
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Mid-April Birds and a Frog

After the Deluge April always delivers a few wicked cold fronts. Last night we had heavy … Mid-April Birds and a FrogRead more

Northeast North Carolina Coast in Late February
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Northeast North Carolina Coast in Late February

Better late than….. On February 24 I hooked Puff up and took off for the coast. … Northeast North Carolina Coast in Late FebruaryRead more