Creekside Flock & Flora of Whittier, NC

03/12/2023

Hatching Season has begun! This year was the easiest year to get ready for too

05/02/2022

01/09/2022

When you step outside on a winter night, you never know whoooooo you might hear. It’s a great time of year to listen for the mating calls of Barred Owls (Strix varia). They’re common across the Eastern US in woodlands, particularly near marshes and open fields. You can also find them in suburban yards and around parks. Their loud “Who cooks for you, who cooks for you all?” song is quite distinctive and it’s a real treat to hear. Some Wild Turkey hunters even use Barred Owl sounds to help locate turkeys while hunting.

Sometimes people tell me that they hear monkeys in the woods at night. But it’s not monkeys, it’s the caterwauling calls of Barred Owls. To hear this, listen to Duet (Northern) South Carolina at the link in the comments.

01/02/2022

I will have hatching eggs from this Buff Laced Brahma flock for a limited time, starting in a few weeks. Leave a comment if your interested and would like to get on a wait list!

01/02/2022

First clutch of the ‘22 breeding season!

01/02/2022

Eggciting find just before Christmas…the eggs are coming!

12/01/2021

Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective at 5 p.m. today until further notice.

“It is fall wildfire season in North Carolina, and we are seeing wildfire activity increase due to dry conditions,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “With these ongoing conditions, a statewide burn ban is necessary to reduce the risk of fires starting and spreading quickly. Our top priority is always to protect lives, property and forestland across the state.”
Read more: https://www.ncforestservice.gov/news_pubs/newsdesk_2021.htm #11292021

12/01/2021

And now you know!