In North Carolina, a race is on to restore critical peatland before it dries up or is destroyed

The birds are up with the sunrise - warblers, flycatchers, sparrows and towhees calling across the treetops. Deer browse on tender buds emerging from dense shrubs. Black bears scrounge for roots, insects and other edibles.

In North Carolina, a race is on to restore critical peatland before it dries up or is destroyed

TL;DR

  • Birds such as warblers, flycatchers, sparrows, and towhees are active at sunrise.
  • Deer are observed browsing on emerging buds from dense shrubs.
  • Black bears are noted searching for roots, insects, and other food sources.