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Blue Ridge Birds and Nature at Hilton Pond North
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Blue Ridge Birds and Nature at Hilton Pond North

Hosted by Hilton Pond North Podcasts · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 38 episodes

★★★★★5.0(1 ratings · Apple Podcasts)

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About this podcast

Like birds? Like all of nature? Love the Blue Ridge Mountains? You'll get all this and more in our "This Week at Hilton Pond North" podcasts from https://www.hiltonpondnorth.org

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Hilton Pond North Podcasts hosts Blue Ridge Birds and Nature at Hilton Pond North, a science show with 38 episodes published.

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#38—A Quintet Of New Warblers (Plus A Hummingbird Flower)

May 23, 202623mEp. 38S2

For a birder (or a bander) hardly anything is more enjoyable than spotting the first warblers of the new spring season. “This Week At Hilton Pond North” we showcase five of these colorful creatures, plus a couple of othe

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#37—Remarkable Returns Of Ruby-throats And A Warbler

May 11, 202617mEp. 37S2

One of the most informative aspects of banding comes when a banded bird migrates away and returns. Such was the case "This Week at Hilton Pond North” when a female Ruby-throated Hummingbird appeared here for the third ye

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#36—Dogwoods And Hummingbirds: Sure Signs Of Spring

Apr 22, 202618mEp. 36S2

In spring when Flowering Dogwoods open their bright white bracts in Appalachian woodlands, we know Ruby-throated Hummingbirds can’t be far behind. “This Week At Hilton Pond North” (Lansing NC) we reveal the hidden ties b

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#35—Ashe County's Amphibolite Mountains

Apr 13, 202620mEp. 35S2

You’ve heard of the Smokies, the Appalachians, and the Blue Ridge, but how about the Amphibolite Mountains? They’re right here in Ashe County NC and are home to diverse flora, from Flame Azaleas to Scottish Harebells. “T

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#34—Spring Hummingbird Alert (And The Tadpole Saga Contunues)

Mar 26, 202617mEp. 34S2

The hummers are coming and our time-honored map suggests when to have your feeder up to get the first Ruby-throated Hummingbirds. Installment #34 of “This Week At Hilton Pond North” is bird-centric, with images and info

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#33—Bees, Butterflies, Beetles: The “Bugs” Of Winter (Frogs, Too)

Mar 16, 202620mEp. 33S2

Despite the calendar, “This Week at Hilton Pond North” we found insects out on warm days in early March, from bees to beetles to butterflies. The pond finally thawed enough for Wood Frogs to lay eggs that fast-hatched in

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#32—Sharp-shinned Hawk (Alias “Little Blue Darter”)

Mar 2, 202620mEp. 32S2

When birds at your feeder scatter for no apparent reason, it's possible a Sharp-shinned Hawk has entered the vicinity. Installment #32 of "This Week at Hilton Pond North" focuses on this little raptor AND unveils our lat

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#31—A White-tailed Buck Loses It

Feb 23, 202620mEp. 31S1

While we were snowbound "This Week at Hilton Pond North," life went on for wildlife in frigid mountain woods as the cycle of nature had an impact on a particular White-tailed Deer buck. Hundreds of birds from Mourning Do

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#30—Groundhog vs. The Mouse: Who's A Better Winter Forecaster?

Feb 23, 202618mEp. 30S2

Who's better at forecasting winter: Punxsutawney Phill or Hilton Pond Harry, the White-footed Mouse? You'll get the answer in Hilton Pond North's latest "Deep Dive" podcast #30 for 28 Jan 2026. We also talk about winter

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#29—Livestream Our Nature Cams: Tons of American Goldfinches

Feb 23, 202614mEp. 29S2

Hilton Pond North is excited to announce a 24/7 Nature Cam Livestream, focusing on bird feeders and a multitude of happenings in the wild. And did w mention snow and an army of American Goldfinches? All this and more in

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#28—Another Wayward Purple Finch: How Far Did It Fly?

Feb 23, 202616mEp. 28S2

Although we learn a lot about birds from just banding them, even more most significant knowledge comes when a banded bird is recaptured, telling us about migration patterns and possibly longevity and site fidelity. Such

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#27—2025 Bird Banding Results: An Exception, Or The Norm?

Feb 23, 202614mEp. 27S1

You won't want to miss our 2025 bird banding results in "This Week at Hilton Pond North" (Lansing NC). Is YOUR favorite bird—maybe a Wood Thrush—on the list? The “Deep Dive Podcast” explores an always-interesting tally o

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#26—Let It Snow . . . Bunting!

Feb 23, 202619mEp. 26S1

If you live in Alaska or Greenland, it's no big deal to see Snow Buntings, but when one appears in Ashe County NC birders flock to see it. "This Week At Hilton Pond North" we chronicle in our “Deep Dive” podcast our visi

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#25—Another Northern Saw-whet Owl

Feb 23, 202611mEp. 25S1

After several nights of trying, "This Week at Hilton Pond North" we finally caught another Northern Saw-whet Owl, only the third fully documented record for that species here in Ashe County NC. For info about this elusiv

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#24—Early November Happenings

Feb 23, 202618mEp. 24S1

“This Week at Hilton Pond” (Lansing NC) the Aurora Borealis was terrific but there were lots of other nature happenings, from snow and fog to an earthquake and the arrival of two winter bird species. Check out our lkates

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#23—Second Successful Year Of N.C. Ruby-throated Hummingbird Banding

Feb 23, 202619mEp. 23S1

We hadn’t seen a hummer since 30 September, so “This Week at Hilton Pond” (Lansing NC) it’s time for our Ruby-throated Hummingbird banding summary for 2025. As explained in our “Deep Dive” podcast, It was a very good sec

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#22—October: Autumn's True Showcase Month

Feb 23, 202620mEp. 22S1

From fall foliage to colorful fruits and migrant warblers to predatory insects—box turtles, too!—nothing beats the wonders of October in the mountains. All this we describe in our latest “Deep Dive” podcast for "This Wee

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#21—Hitchhikers, Hummingbirds, And Autumn Ant Swarms

Feb 23, 202617mEp. 21S1

What do a multi-hooked seedpod and Ruby-throated Hummingbirds have in common? "This Week at Hilton Pond" we explore the connection, so please take a liste to at our latest “Deep Dive” podcast. There's also a description

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#20—A Dearth Of Birds (But A Few September Gems)

Feb 23, 202620mEp. 20S1

The anticipated wave of fall migrants didn't arrive "This Week at Hilton Pond" (Lansing NC), but we still banded a few colorful birds. Plus there were plenty of other natural gems to see—including a diminutive Gray Hairs

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#19—Ode to Glorious Goldenrod (And Its Pollinator Friends)

Feb 23, 202621mEp. 19S1

Fall hayfever? No, NOT from glorious goldenrod, a common roadside native that plays important ecological roles and gets a bad rap about autumn sneezes. Just as important are its pollinators, from bees to beetles, butterf

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