Monday, February 3, 2014
By the Numbers: January 2014
Visitor numbers get a bump in the beginning of the year thanks to the Little River Trail Runs.
Here are the statistics for January:
Total number of visitors: 3223.5
Total rainfall amount: 4.718 inches
Average daily high: 43.06 degrees F
Average daily low: 25.16 degrees F
Mountain bike trails open: 68% of the month
For those keeping track, here's what December looked like:
Total number of visitors: 2563
Total rainfall amount: 8.478 inches
Average daily high: 52.3 degrees F
Average daily low: 35.9 degrees F
Mountain bike trails open: 52% of the month
Thursday, January 9, 2014
By the Numbers: Year 2013
Here's a wrap-up of this past year's stats:
Total number of visitors: 40,102
Total rainfall amount: 63.891 inches
Mountain bike trails open: 71% of the year
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For those who like graphs, here's what the year looked like:
By the Numbers: December 2013
Here are the totals for December:
Total number of visitors: 2563
Total rainfall amount: 8.478 inches
Average daily high: 52.3 degrees F
Average daily low: 35.9 degrees F
Mountain bike trails open: 52% of the month
For those keeping track, here's what November looked like:
Total number of visitors: 2985
Total rainfall amount: 3.555 inches
Average daily high: 57.5 degrees F
Average daily low: 37.6 degrees F
Mountain bike trails open: 93% of the month
Monday, January 6, 2014
For the Birds: December 2013
Here are our bird count numbers for December 2013:
| December 4 | December 11 | December 17 | |
| Number of Species | 9 | 10 | 6 |
| Number of Individuals | 18 | 39 | 22 |
| Number of Checklists | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| December 4 | December 11 | December 17 | Totals for Month | |
| Species Name | ||||
| Turkey Vulture | 1 | 1 | ||
| Red-bellied Woodpecker | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
| Yellow-bellied Sapsucker | 1 | 1 | ||
| Downy Woodpecker | 1 | 1 | ||
| Northern Flicker | 1 | 2 | 3 | |
| Pileated Woodpecker | 3 | 3 | ||
| American Crow | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| Carolina Chickadee | 3 | 3 | ||
| Tufted Titmouse | 1 | 1 | ||
| Winter Wren | 1 | 1 | ||
| Carolina Wren | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 |
| Golden-crowned Kinglet | 2 | 12 | 10 | 24 |
| Ruby-crowned Kinglet | 2 | 2 | ||
| Dark-eyed Junco | 5 | 5 | 10 | |
| sparrow sp. | 2 | 2 | ||
| Northern Cardinal | 10 | 10 |
Thursday, January 2, 2014
New Year’s Day Bird Count Results
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| Eastern Bluebirds and Cedar Waxwings hanging out together. |
The count at Little River Park has taken place for the last
three years on New Year’s Day. This year’s count started at 9:00am and volunteers
spent the first day of the New Year combing the trails, focusing on the feeders
and ticking their checklists. Over 20 different species of birds were seen or
heard with our citizen scientists covering a combined total of over 10 miles of
trails.
Here are the results from this year’s count:
Here are the results from this year’s count:
Weather Conditions:
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A.M.
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P.M.
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Sky Conditions
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Partly Cloudy
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Mostly Cloudy
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Wind Direction and Velocity
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Calm
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South/4-6 mph
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Temperature
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33°F
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51°F
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Black Vulture
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American Crow
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Eastern Bluebird
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Turkey Vulture
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Carolina Chickadee
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Northern Mockingbird
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Red-tailed Hawk
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Tufted Titmouse
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Brown Thrasher
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Red-bellied Woodpecker
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White-breasted Nuthatch
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Pine Warbler
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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
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Brown Creeper
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White-throated Sparrow
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Downy Woodpecker
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Golden-crowned Kinglet
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Dark-eyed Junco
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Hairy Woodpecker
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Ruby-crowned Kinglet
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American Goldfinch
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Pileated Woodpecker
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Feeder Results:
Participants watched the feeders located behind the park office and the areas within view of the feeders. Some of the birds listed will not eat at bird feeders but may be seen in the vicinity.
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Black Vulture
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7
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Eastern Bluebird
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6
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Red-bellied Woodpecker
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2
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Cedar Waxwing
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10
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Yellow-bellied Sapsucker
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1
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Pine Warbler
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1
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Northern Flicker
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1
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Eastern Towhee
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1
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Blue Jay
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1
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Chipping Sparrow
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1
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American Crow
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7
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Field Sparrow
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1
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Carolina Chickadee
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2
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White-throated Sparrow
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10
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Tufted Titmouse
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3
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Dark-eyed Junco
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6
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White-breasted Nuthatch
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1
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Northern Cardinal
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5
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Carolina Wren
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1
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American Goldfinch
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2
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Participants watched the feeders located behind the park office and the areas within view of the feeders. Some of the birds listed will not eat at bird feeders but may be seen in the vicinity.
For more information on the National Audubon Society’s
Christmas Bird Count, go to www.christmasbirdcount.org.
Participating in the count is free.
To participate in next year’s bird count, contact park staff at littleriverpark@orangecountync.gov.
Monday, December 9, 2013
Little River's Winter Programs are for the Birds!
Little River Regional Park & Natural Area Program List for January 2014 – April 2014
Special Events/Programs:
New Year’s Day Bird Count
Day/Date: Wednesday, January 1st
Time: 9:00am – 12noon
Location: Park Office
Fee: Free; all ages; no registration required
Description: Come count the birds at Little River! Join staff as we tally the diverse species of birds found around the park. Results will be added to the national count held by the Audubon Society from December 14 through January 5.
The Great Backyard Bird Count
Date: February 14-17, 2014
Location: Park Office
Fee: Free; all ages; no registration required.
Description: Participate in this National event here at the park or in your own backyard. Pick up instructions, field guides and data sheets from the Park office. Spend as little as 15 minutes counting birds, leave checklists for us to tally or submit the information at home.
Little River’s Star Party
Day/Date: Friday, April 4th
Time: 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Play Meadow
Fee: Free; all ages; no registration required
Description: Join us at Little River Park for the 2nd annual Statewide Star Party. Star gazers at various locations across the state will come together to enjoy an evening under the night sky. Part of the North Carolina Science Festival.
Earth Day at Little River
Day/Date: Friday, April 18th
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Large Shelter
Fee: Free; registration required
Min/Max: 4/24
Description: Join park staff in this special Earth Day program for children ages 2-12 years. Participate in nature related games, create a craft from recycled materials and enjoy some snacks courtesy of our Earth.
Environmental Education at Little River
Little River Regional Park offers a variety of nature programs for all ages. Regularly scheduled programs and special events are listed below. For more information, call the park office: (919) 732-5505 or register online: https://server3.co.orange.nc.us/. Pre-registration is required.
Tiny Trekkers (age 2-4)
Tiny Trekkers is a series of programs designed for young children ages 2 to 4 years old accompanied by an adult. Trekkers learn about nature through stories, activities, crafts and games.
Making Tracks
Date/Time: Monday, January 6th, 10am-11am
Tuesday, January 7th, 10am-11am
Location: Park Office
Fee: $2.00 per participant
Description: Trekkers are making tracks this month as we explore animal footprints. We’ll learn some common tracks and how animals move on two, four and even no legs!
Getting Wild
Date/Time: Monday, February 3rd, 10am-11am
Tuesday, February 4th, 10am-11am
Location: Large Shelter
Fee: $2.00 per participant
Description: Trekkers explore the differences between wild and tame animals and learn about the wildlife living around us. We’ll have a story and an animal parade!
Fur, Feathers, Skins & Scales
Date/Time: Monday, March 3rd, 10am-11am
Tuesday, March 4th, 10am-11am
Location: Large Shelter
Fee: $2.00 per participant
Description: Trekkers learn about the different ways animals are covered through touch and observation. There will be a story, games and an animal craft.
Discovery Club (ages 5 and Up)
Discovery Club programs are geared toward children ages 5 & up accompanied by an adult. Programs focus on learning about nature and science through hands-on activities and exploration.
Bird Box Building
Day/Date: Saturday, February 15th
Time: 2:00pm –3:30pm
Location: Large Shelter
Fee: $5.00 per box
Description: Spring is just around the corner and the birds will be looking for a place to build a nest. Build a nest box for your home to help attract bluebirds, chickadees, and wrens to your own backyard.
Fossil Find
Day/Date: Saturday, March 22nd
Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Location: Large Shelter
Fee: $5.00 per family/couple/individual
Description: Join staff on an archeological dig for North Carolina fossils. Participants will learn how fossils are formed, how scientists look for them and make their own fossils.
Monday, December 2, 2013
By the Numbers: November 2013
We have the numbers for November:
Total number of visitors: 2985
Total rainfall amount: 3.555 inches
Average daily high: 57.5 degrees F
Average daily low: 37.6 degrees F
Mountain bike trails open: 93% of the month
And a look back at October:
Total number of visitors: 3051
Total rainfall amount: 4.528 inches
Average daily high: 71.1 degrees F
Average daily low: 52.9 degrees F
Mountain bike trails open: 81% of the month
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