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Pileated Fever in Bolin Forest

From the Carrboro Citizen Mill, By Mary Parker Sonis Now is the time for sighting pileated woodpeckers in the Bolin Creek Forest. The branches are bare of leaves and the largest woodpecker in North America can be seen daily, excavating … Continue reading

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Bolin Forest Compared to Still House Bottom

Our goal is to protect natural places in our community to ensure they are there for future generations. We note here the important acquisition of a natural area located in the Morgan Creek Bluffs Natural Area, recently announced by the … Continue reading

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The Other Owl: The Great Horned Owl

Special report from Mary Sonis – I finally got a picture of our other local Owl.  Everyone has seen our Barred Owls…but here is the most formidable predator in our woods.  The Great Horned Owl has been calling behind my … Continue reading

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