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American Goldfinch in Black Mountain. Photo by Jonathan Marchal<\/p><\/div>\n

By Emma Castleberry<\/p>\n

The month of February is devoted to birds at the NC Arboretum, with a calendar of events and educational programs dedicated to our feathered friends. While some notable birds, including warblers, seed-eating songbirds and many birds of prey, are absent during this winter month, it is also a time when birds are most accessible to people. \u201cIn winter, birds can be viewed at bird feeders very easily, and it is likely you\u2019ll find them in greater abundance in the winter months,\u201d says Jonathan Marchal, director of education at the NC Arboretum. \u201cAt the same time, we find many ducks and other waterfowl that would not otherwise be found in our region. A trip to places like Lake Julian or Owen Park may yield some exciting bird sightings such as loons, mergansers, grebes and other waterbirds.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Pileated Woodpecker at Biltmore Estate. Photo by Jonathan Marchal<\/p><\/div>\n

The Arboretum\u2019s Adult and Continuing Education programs offer a number of bird-focused learning opportunities both in person and online, including \u201cBasic Birding\u201d classes led by experts, bird walks, a workshop on building your own bluebird box and lessons about bird-friendly garden planting. There will also be a discussion of Survival by Degrees, the National Audubon Society\u2019s recent report on 389 species of birds impacted by climate change. Another special program, \u201cBirds in Music, Literature and Fine Art,\u201d will be held in connection with the Arboretum\u2019s current exhibition An Abundance of Riches.<\/em> Colorful birds feature prominently in this display of vibrant ukiyo-e style prints by artist Andrea Rich.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe mission of the Arboretum is to creatively connect people to plants and places,\u201d says Marchal. \u201cBirds and plants are incredibly interconnected. Trees and other plants provide sources of food and shelter for birds, as well as for the insects and other small animals that birds eat. In turn, many birds disperse the seeds of plants and hummingbirds serve as important pollinators. We feel it is important not only to serve as a vital habitat for birds but also to educate the public about them.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Arboretum is also a participant in The Great Backyard Bird Count, which takes place from Friday, February 17, to Tuesday, February 21. This world-wide effort is put on jointly by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, National Audubon Society and Birds Canada and has been taking place for 25 years. The Arboretum will celebrate The Great Backyard Bird Count on Saturday, February 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with birding walks and a bird mist netting demonstration. There will also be a bird craft station for children in the Education Center lobby.<\/p>\n

Not only does the Great Backyard Bird Count help scientists better understand global bird populations, but it also has personal benefits for the birdwatcher.<\/p>\n

\u201cObserving birds has been proven to reduce feelings of stress and anxiety,\u201d says Marchal. \u201cIn fact, spending time birding outdoors or doing anything else in nature has been proven to lower risks of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity and asthma. We also benefit from enjoying a greater connection to the natural world around us, which can prove to be a lifelong learning endeavor.\u201d<\/p>\n

Anyone can participate in the Great Backyard Bird count by setting up a free account at ebird.org. Participants can also find in-person or virtual instructional courses on how to observe, record and upload their bird photos at ScienceAcrossNC.org<\/a>. Learn more about the Arboretum\u2019s February birding events at NCArboretum.org<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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