Officially declared the state flower of North Carolina in 1941 ... the tree's foliage provides shelter and nesting sites for birds and small animals. During the winter months, the bright red ...

North Carolina's state motto is "Esse Quam Videri." It's a Latin phrase that roughly translates to "to be rather than to seem." The state bird of North Carolina sticks out among the rest.

North Carolina Wildlife says the only other confirmed case in wild birds was in Buncombe County. In January, state ...

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking the public input on the 2025-2026 Migratory Game Bird Hunting ...

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza near the Outer Banks.

Bird Flu Found ... as bird flu, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture confirmed Tuesday. The affected flock is in Sampson County and is the second case in the state this year, according ...