Wildlife Diversity Program Quarterly Report for April–June 2025
The Secret Lives of Breeding Birds
by John Carpenter, Eastern Landbird Biologist, and CC King, Science Support Specialist
A primary goal of the North Carolina Bird Atlas is to confirm breeding for as many species as possible. This goal can be achieved in several ways, such as observing an active nest or watch- ing an adult carry food to a hungry nestling. NC Bird Atlas techni- cians and volunteers compile these behaviors through the eBird mobile app, contributing to a substantial bird observation database. In addition, documenting these behaviors with a photograph and subsequently archiving them in eBird’s online media database – the Macaulay Library – is a great way to preserve observations for future use in conservation. The recent release of Wildlife in North Carolina (July-August 2025) Photo Competition demonstrated yet again the unique ability of photographs to reveal nature’s hidden beauty and mystery. Here we demonstrate the commitment of just a few of our dedicated citizen science volunteers and their contributions to the NC Bird Atlas through the use of their camera lenses.
JAY WHERLEY/MACULAY LIBRARY
MICHAEL CHEVES/MACULAY LIBRARY
KAREN SZAFRAJDA/MACULAY LIBRARY
Top l-r: Pileated Woodpecker; Anhinga; Great Crested Flycatcher; Bottom: Osprey
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