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FALL DIVERSITY AT RIVER PARK NORTH

9/24/2015

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I have not visited River Park North in Greenville this past summer because I have been so tied up with house moving . I was looking forward to visiting this old friend and great fall photography site and hoping for a full migratory bird season this fall. I have had the opportunity to visit recently on three different occasions, once on Sept. 15, once on Sunday, Sept 20 with the River park North Bird Club annual fall bird walk, and again today , Sept 24. It is such a treat to be able to walk and see the great diversity of wildlife this park offers. It is really quite amazing  to realize the range of birds and other critters one can see here. While the migratory warbler population has not been as dense or as varied as past years(at least not yet), there are several species currently there including the Yellow, Parula, Black and White, Redstart, and Pine, along with the Red Eyed Vireo. These wood warblers find good feeding in the mixed forest and swamp environment. The Park also has several great freshwater ponds which regularly overflow from the Tar River, and which offer feeding opportunities that attract raptors such as eagles and hawks, as well as many Waterfowl,  Shorebirds and Wading birds.  Almost all local resident birds of the southeast and North Carolina can be found here. In addition, early fall is a great time to see a variety of remaining large insects such as dragonflies and Butterflies, as well as spiders. The many fall flowers add color to a walk through this fertile landscape as the leaves are just beginning to show small flashes of color. I encourage you, if you have access to this beautiful area to visit soon to see the variety of critters available in a small area. A walk here will improve your outlook!! 


The pictures below are from 2 hour walks on Sept. 15, 20, and 24. I hope you enjoy them half as much as I enjoyed taking them!!

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