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Recent reports from 744 Cannon Trail, Franklin, NC, Cartoogechaye area

Only the most recent report per species is shown. Some reports may be pending verification.

July 9

2Mourning Dove
2Ruby-throated Hummingbird
1Turkey Vulture
1Broad-winged Hawk
1Barred Owl
2Red-bellied Woodpecker
2Downy Woodpecker
1Pileated Woodpecker
1Northern Flicker
1Eastern Phoebe
1Yellow-throated Vireo
2Blue-headed Vireo
2Red-eyed Vireo
2Blue Jay
XAmerican Crow
XCarolina Chickadee
XTufted Titmouse
4White-breasted Nuthatch
2Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
2Carolina Wren
1Gray Catbird
1Brown Thrasher
1Eastern Bluebird
2Wood Thrush
2American Robin
1House Finch
5American Goldfinch
3Eastern Towhee
1Black-and-white Warbler
2Hooded Warbler
2Northern Parula
2Scarlet Tanager
3Northern Cardinal
1Rose-breasted Grosbeak