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Article Author: Highlands Biological Station


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Seal Salamander

Issue: 2017/07 - July | by Highlands Biological Station in Recreation and Creation | Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

This salamander occurs throughout the mountains of Western North Carolina and are found in most forested stream situations.  

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Sleeping Bee

Issue: 2016/04 - April | by Highlands Biological Station in Recreation and Creation | Highlands NC and Cashiers NC
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Gray Catbird

Issue: 2017/04 - April | by Highlands Biological Station in Recreation and Creation | Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

Appearing in wooded areas, this medium-sized songbird occupies the underbrush, feeding on berries and insects. The Catbird, sporting slate gray plumage, has a slow warbling song that is varied and […]

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Pipevine Swallowtail

Issue: 2017/03 - March | by Highlands Biological Station in Recreation and Creation | Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

These common black butterflies are easily identified by the single C-shaped row of reddish-orange spots on the underside of the hindwing.  

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Bloodroot Sanguinaria canadensis

Issue: 2015/05 - May | by Highlands Biological Station in Recreation and Creation | Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

Bloodroot, Sanguinaria canadensis L., is a member of the Papaveraceae family. It is a native spring wildflower that grows in our rich woodlands. It can grow in full sun, but […]

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90 Years of Reputable Research

Issue: 2017/01 - Winter | by Highlands Biological Station in Giving Back in Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

Highlands is a biologically diverse area with more species of plants and animals than nearly any other ecosystem in the United States, and serves as a refuge for many bee […]

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Swamp Pink

Issue: 2015/04 - April | by Highlands Biological Station in Recreation and Creation | Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

Swamp Pink (Helonias bullata) is a rare perennial herb, the only known species in its genus. Blooming in March to May, its fragrant flowers are pink and occur in a […]

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The Common Garter Snake

Issue: 2015/03 - March | by Highlands Biological Station in Recreation and Creation | Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

Thamnophis sirtalis. Garter snakes come in a wide variety of colors and patterns. They may be blue, brown, green or red, with black or dark brown spots and/or stripes. These […]

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Cerulean Warbler

Issue: 2015/03 - March | by Highlands Biological Station in Recreation and Creation | Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

The Cerulean Warbler nests in mature deciduous forests in the northeastern quadrant of the country, but mainly to the north and west of North Carolina. It does migrate through the […]

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Tiger Swallowtail

Issue: 2016/09 - September | by Highlands Biological Station in Recreation and Creation | Highlands NC and Cashiers NC

This unique species of swallowtail is a quick and strong flier, gliding when able. The males are a bright yellow, while the females can exhibit two different color forms; yellow […]

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