Bird names, both common and scientific, try to help clarify which bird is which. A black-capped chickadee by any other name ...

When people think bears in North Carolina, most thoughts probably drift to the mountains in the higher elevations of the ...

Perhaps one of the most common birds heard and spotted across North America, Mourning Doves are often sighted near humans.

Brown thrashers are by nature both bold and reclusive. I was reminded of that fact during some recent lawn chair birding at ...

A shark research team from the UNC Institute of Marine Sciences is studying the rebound of the shark population off the North ...

Plants and animals listed under the North Carolina Endangered Species Act receive strict protections that prevent habitat ...

An old nemesis of North Carolina's pine forests is having a resurgence in other Southeastern states as southern pine beetle ...

Discover camping spots near Charlotte. Enjoy traditional camping, glamping, and more in state parks like Crowders Mountain ...

Recent studies show that certain feather pigments can help neutralize toxic pollution. It means darker, duller birds could ...

Looking for North Carolina Vacation Spots ... and an array of wildlife, including black bears, elk, and over 200 species of birds. The mountains get their name from the natural fog that often hangs ...

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission coordinated with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other partners on a ...

Flocks of northern nesting birds have raised their families and are now, or soon will be, headed to warmer wintering habitats ...