WNC Sierra Club 9/2: Birds We Love
An Audubon-led talk dives into western North Carolina birds—habitat needs, native plant food sources, migration patterns, and practical bird ID tips. Wraps with photos and recorded songs from two dozen-plus local species in a UNCA classroom meetup.
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