The Aviary: House Finch

Want to talk birds with us? This Bird of the Week post continues inside The Aviary — our birding corner in The Hidden Pine Lodge. Members share feeder photos, bird sightings, backyard notes, questions, and observations from around the South. If you’re seeing House Finches at your feeder too, or if you’re trying to pay…

Aviary: The Carolina Wren

The Carolina Wren is one of the most recognizable birds in the South and a year-round resident across much of the region. It is often heard before it is seen, known for its loud, ringing calls that carry far beyond what you would expect from such a small bird. States where the Carolina Wren is…

Aviary: The Cardinal

The Cardinal is one of the most recognizable birds in the South and a year-round resident across North Carolina and much of the region. It is often heard before it is seen, known for its clear, whistling calls. States where the Northern Cardinal is the official state bird:North Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana,…