2023 Catawba Riverkeeper Birds of the Basin Calendar

Hank Talmadge • November 29, 2022

Birds of the Basin Calendar

In this calendar we have collected photos of birds you can find throughout the entire Catawba-Wateree Water Basin. Our mission at Catawba Riverkeeper is to preserve, protect, and restore the waters of the basin for all - including the birds! Water quality is important for all animal and plant life, not just those you find directly in the water. We wanted to bring attention to wildlife you might not always know is there by highlighting some of these beautiful birds. 

 

Please know that all calendar proceeds will go towards helping advance Catawba RIverkeeper's mission to improve water quality. 


We hope you enjoy these photos! See below for more information on the photographers - our current Watershed Managers.


By Madison Washington July 23, 2026
Whether you're planning a day at the lake or a weekend on the river, knowing if the water is safe for swimming is an important part of any outdoor adventure. Today, that information is only a few clicks away thanks to Swim Guide, a program that has grown from a local initiative into the world's largest recreational water quality network.
By Madison Washington July 7, 2026
The rocky shoals spider lily (Hymenocallis occidentalis) is a rare aquatic flowering plant characterized by its distinctive crown-like membrane called the "corona." The flower features six spider-leg-like extensions attached to the corona, along with six stamens. Each plant grows to about 3 feet tall and 3 feet wide in direct sunlight, with multiple blooms on a single stalk.
By Madison Washington June 11, 2026
Native to South America, alligator weed has become a widespread invasive species along the East Coast, rapidly spreading through waterways, wetlands, and shorelines. Its aggressive growth disrupts ecosystems by outcompeting native vegetation, reducing habitat quality for wildlife, and creating challenges for recreation, water management, and local communities.