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Birds' eyes far superior to human eyes
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (390+ words) Birdsâ eyes are evolutionary marvels, surpassing ours in several ways. Many birds see a wide range of vivid colors, track fast moving objects, discern their entire surroundings and simultaneously see several focal points clearly. Others have ultraviolet vision, built-in â…...
Portion of land conserved along the Greenville Highway
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (197+ words) The Transylvania Times The land purchase was recently celebrated at the Cedar Mountain Outpost. Pictured are (back row) Sandy Schenck, Linda McGehee, Cathy Woolard, David Messer, Dianne Clay, Steve Clay, Winkie Clark, Brenda Knosher, Greg Seaman, Terril Nell, Karen Geney,…...
How the French Broad, Davidson rivers shape bird life
3+ week, 6+ day ago (284+ words) The Southern Appalachian Mountains are world-renowned for their biodiversity, often referred to as a âtemperate rainforestâ due to their high rainfall and lush canopy. At the heart of this lie two vital waterways: the French Broad River âone…...
Learn about all the glowing things in the forest
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (162+ words) The Transylvania Times Brevard Music Center ready to hold 90th summer season The Brevard Music Center will celebrate its 90th anniversary⦠Good Trouble Transylvania (GTT), a 480-member womenâs nonprofit in Transylvania ⦠Bioluminescence in western North Carolina, the first in the…...
Spring initiates dawn chorus among local birds
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (188+ words) The Transylvania Times A wren sings loudly to notify other birds nearby of its presence. If you have had the opportunity to be in a wooded area just before daybreak, away from the sounds of traffic, barking dogs and other…...
Library program will explore biodiversity in the Smokies
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (302+ words) The Transylvania Times The Transylvania County Libraryâs Noontime Notions series continues in May with "Documenting Biodiversity in the Smokies: What Weâve Found, What It Means, and What Comes Next," a presentation by Sam Rosolina of Discover Life in…...
Camera club meeting to feature bird photography
4+ mon, 6+ day ago (92+ words) The Transylvania Times Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. - Brevard celebrates opening of Haven House of Hope - Pisgah Conservancy receives major grant to help national forest - The…...
Most commonly seen birds in North Carolina
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (75+ words) transylvaniatimes.com | Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. - World War II veterans meet after 82 years - Dr. Toby Lindsay to retire from opioid clinic Have the latest local…...
Look up for these birds migrating back this spring
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (267+ words) transylvaniatimes.com | Birds are headed back here to western North Carolina this spring. Birds migrate for a number of reasons with the two biggest being food and nesting. In early spring, they return north to breeding grounds across the United…...
Transylvania County Birders making a difference
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (133+ words) The Transylvania Times Steve Matadobra l For The T. Times EBird data has provided critical information on breeding trends and population densities of the Hermit Thrush bird throughout western North Carolina. On Dec. 15, 2025, friends and members of the Transylvania County Bird…...