If you've lived in North Carolina for any length of time, chances are you know the state isn't just famous for its barbecue, beaches, and basketball. It's also a world-class destination for a fourth "B"—birding. North Carolina’s diverse natural communities from mountains to sea nurture an equally diverse array of bird species. Some spend most of the year here, enlivening our backyards (and occasionally pecking irritating holes in our prized tomatoes). Others just pass through on their way up and down the eastern seaboard. All of them inspire amateur naturalists and seasoned birders alike to...