American Woodcock ML30259451
American Woodcock Scolopax minor

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    At some point, most Atlasers encounter a common problem – lack of access to private lands.  Maybe they are trying to bird a unique habitat, chase down a rare species, or complete a thorough survey of the block. Inevitably, they find that most of the priority block is owned by private landowners.  The process of […]

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    Transitioning Into Spring

    Welcome to Spring Atlasing! Despite what the calendar says, NC birders know that many of our resident birds don’t wait for the solstice to announce that spring has officially arrived.

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