Why She Leaves: The Story of Female RCW Dispersal
To stay or not to stay? That is the question. At least, if you’re a male Red-cockaded Woodpecker fledgling. As we explored last month, male RCWs may linger with their natal families or take a chance on unfamiliar territory. But their sisters are the true wayfarers. Almost without exception, female fledglings take flight into the unknown, braving long odds, embracing risk, and helping secure the survival of their kind. Unlike their brothers, juvenile female RCWs nearly always disperse from their natal territory during their first year. This early departure plays a…
Who Stays and Who Strays: The Social Choices of Male Red-Cockaded Woodpeckers – June 2025 BOTY Blog
Nature offers nearly endless varieties of adaptations that help species survive in their particular…
An adventurous partner’s love of birding lives on
By Rick LaRose, Board Director; Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging Co-chair; Beginner Birder Program…
Celebrating the 2025 Wake Audubon Award Recipients: Diane Hardy and Phil Doerr
Each year, Wake Audubon recognizes individuals whose contributions exemplify our mission to inspire the…