Tag: frogs

GREAT EXPECTATIONS: March in the Piedmont

Mar 11, 2011

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Nicolette Cagle

in Animals, Plants

BirdsAs spring arrives in the Piedmont this month, we begin to see profound changes in the composition of our avifauna. Wood Ducks, Blue-winged Teal (local breeders), Double-crested Cormorants, and Ospreys become more abundant. Expect to start seeing vireos, Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, Purple Martins, and other swallows as well. Lucky observers may even spot a Snowy Egret,…
Eno River State Park (Few’s Ford Access): Cox Mountain Trail (Durham, North Carolina)

Mar 8, 2009

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by

Nicolette Cagle

in Field Notes

Overview: Eno River State Park hosts a number of easy to moderate trails, and a few more difficult ones, for the weekend hiker. If you’re looking for a challenging hike through a variety of Piedmont habitats, try the Cox Mountain Trail. This 3.75-mile loop begins at the Few’s Ford picnic area and quickly descends to…