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Birding in the Smoky Mountains

An eagle soars across the Smoky Mountains

The Smoky Mountains of western North Carolina are a prime destination for birdwatchers, or “birders,” thanks to a wide range of elevations and a diversity of habitats that welcome both permanent residents and migrating species. The arrival of spring marks the first of the year’s big seasons for birding, when migrating songbirds arrive at lower […]