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Found my flock

By: Sally Siko- Admin Birdwatching NC

Friends, today I am thankful for you.
Thank you so much for following me here on Birdwatching N.C. and supporting me in this wonderful birding journey.
My only regret is that I didn’t create this website sooner. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had the thought of “omg, where have you been my whole life” when chatting with you here.
I’ve learned so much about birds & bird watching from you and can’t begin to express how much joy your own photos, comments and stories have brought to me over the past year.
I sincerely hope that the photos and stories that I’ve posted here have inspired you to get out there and enjoy the adventures of birding.
Even more, to experience the moments of joy in discovering some new about the familiar birds we see every day.
The world can still be a magical place, if we only stop a second to look a little closer and appreciate the secrets of our natural surroundings.


Get outside!
Take pictures!
Make videos!
Share your stories.
Ask questions.

Submit your stories and photos to this website.
Teach us something new and be yourself. Your point of view is unique and very much appreciated by more people than you might think.
With every photo that you share, you’re raising awareness and appreciation for birds.
This is important in regards to conservation efforts here in North Carolina and beyond.
Simply put, a rising tide lifts all boats.
Working together, we can do incredible things.
Feels like I’ve finally found my flock.
I’m grateful for each and every one of ya.


Photo by @sally_siko of @birdwatchingnc
Canon 5Ds
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A Brown Headed nuthatch at Jordan Lake

Finally got a decent photograph of a brown-headed Nuthatch at Jordan Lake!
Have you ever heard the sound of what seems to be a squeaky toy emanating from the treetops here in North Carolina? You may have just had an encounter with a brown-headed Nuthatch too!


This bird’s diminutive size and active lifestyle make it tough to spot, but once you know what to look and listen for, you’ll realize it is a common year-round resident throughout our state’s pine woods.

By virtue of their strong, sharp claws, brown-headed Nuthatches are capable of crawling head-first down the trunk of trees as easily as going up. Their coloration creates perfect camouflage against the tree trunks that the birds can be found foraging on, in search of seeds and insects.


This one was rather friendly and don’t didn’t mind one bit that I was taking his picture.
It was neat to be able to see one of these lovely birds at such a close range!

Photo by @sally_siko
Canon 5DS
Jordan Lake, Apex NC

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