Weaverville
Knowing area’s wild birds
By Matt Tate
Thanks to the bountiful trees
and natural areas in North Bun-
combe, wild birds have a haven
in the area.
Simon Thompson of Wild
Birds Unlimited discussed some
of the wild birds that can be
found in the area Sept. 9 dur-
ing a meeting of the Weaverville
Garden Club.
Thompson said bird-watching
has become the second most-
popular hobby in the country
and with some of the specimens
he showed Tuesday, it’s easy to
see why.
Area wild birds generally fall
into three categories: those found
throughout the year, those who
migrate here in the summer and
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The ability to attract wild birds is one of the park’s perks.
those who migrate here in the wild birds to congregate. Thomp-
winter. son predicted a plethora of white-
Weaverville’s Main Street Na- throated sparrows will inhabit
ture Park is an ideal location for the park’s brush this winter.
NBHS FFA bulb sales
The North Buncombe High School chapter of the Future Farmers of
America is selling bulbs through Sept. 26. All bulbs are $6, and proceeds
will go toward supporting the chapter.
Barbecue fundraiser
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The Vance Masonic Lodge # 293 will host a barbecue fundraiser be-
ginning at 6 pm on Saturday (Sept. 19) at the lodge located at 633 Old
Norval Hensley David Camhi David Camhi
Mars Hill Highway in Weaverville. One-hundred percent of proceeds
will go toward worthy Masonic charities. The lodge will be presenting
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the annual Willie Lankford Citizenship Award and 25- and 60-year
awards. For further information, call 689-4908 or 206-2567.
Highway 25/70 Northland Center 828.658.2264
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22 THE TRIBUNE - September 17 - September 23, 2009
www.weavervilletribune.com
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