Audubon North Carolina

Baltimore Oriole. Photo: Linda Scher/Audubon Photography Awards

Audubon North Carolina is a regional office of the National Audubon Society.

From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Outer Banks, Audubon protects birds and the places they need across North Carolina using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation.

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2024 Audubon Advocacy Day: Registration Open!
Advocacy

2024 Audubon Advocacy Day: Registration Open!

Sign up today to speak up for birds at Advocacy Day on May 22. We’ll meet with lawmakers and speak up for bird-friendly legislation, including conservation funding as well as wetlands and family land protections.

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Executive Order to Restore and Protect NC’s Natural and Working Lands
News

Executive Order to Restore and Protect NC’s Natural and Working Lands

Executive order to conserve and restore 2 million acres of forests and wetlands in North Carolina and plant 1 million new trees in urban areas by 2040.

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Marsh Restoration Projects Take Shape at Audubon’s Pine Island Sanctuary
Coast

Marsh Restoration Projects Take Shape at Audubon’s Pine Island Sanctuary

Pilot projects will test methods for protecting and rebuilding Currituck Sound marshes.

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News & Updates

Looking Back at a Decade of Building Bird-friendly Communities
Bird-Friendly Communities

Looking Back at a Decade of Building Bird-friendly Communities

14,000 nest boxes, 40 swift towers, dozens of Lights Out and native plants initiatives, and much more.

Top Wins for Birds in 2023
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Top Wins for Birds in 2023

The work of Audubon’s dedicated staff and members reached new heights for birds and people in North Carolina.

Audubon Invites Volunteers to Join the 124th Christmas Bird Count
Community Science

Audubon Invites Volunteers to Join the 124th Christmas Bird Count

The longest-running bird census provides important data for scientists and conservationists worldwide.

Marsh Restoration Projects Take Shape at Audubon’s Pine Island Sanctuary
Coast

Marsh Restoration Projects Take Shape at Audubon’s Pine Island Sanctuary

Pilot projects will test methods for protecting and rebuilding Currituck Sound marshes.

This Fall, Ditch the Yard Work and Leave your Leaves for Birds
News

This Fall, Ditch the Yard Work and Leave your Leaves for Birds

Thanks to chapter advocacy, NC cities support Leave Your Leaves campaign.

Legislative Recap: Native Plants Win, Wetlands Loss
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Legislative Recap: Native Plants Win, Wetlands Loss

Here’s what the 2023 legislative session means for birds.

Celebrating 10-years of Coastal Stewardship at Wrightsville Beach
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Celebrating 10-years of Coastal Stewardship at Wrightsville Beach

The Wrightsville Beach Bird Steward program turned 10 this year. Our coastal conservation work wouldn’t be possible without the help of these volunteers.

Audubon Leaders Share Inspiration at Chapter Day
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Audubon Leaders Share Inspiration at Chapter Day

Chapters from across the state flocked together to share successes from the past year and look forward to what’s to come.

New Study to Uncover the Impacts of Forever Chemicals on Cape Fear Pelicans
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New Study to Uncover the Impacts of Forever Chemicals on Cape Fear Pelicans

Along with partners at the USGS, our coastal team is digging into what PFAS contamination in the Cape Fear River means for waterbirds.

New State-wide Policies Help Ring in Native Plants Week 2023
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New State-wide Policies Help Ring in Native Plants Week 2023

This fall, celebrate Native Plants Week by starting your own garden and learning more about the new state policies.