Birds

— Eleven of the leggy, pink waders were spotted on the Outer Banks.

— We asked our conservation director to give us his favorite insights and bird stories from the new interactive platform.

— In 50 years, birds have increased overall in wetlands, a singular exception that shows the way forward for saving birds and benefiting people.

— In 50 years, birds have increased overall in wetlands, a singular exception that shows the way forward for saving birds and benefiting people.

— Mecklenburg Audubon hosts chapters and campus clubs from across the state at UNC Charlotte.

— A revised proposal from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service strengthens some protections, but would still prematurely remove endangered status for this bird on the brink.

— It’s still winter, but many birds are already building nests and raising their young.

— Weird duck season is here.

— Natural inlets and barrier islands provide critical stopover and wintering habitat for shorebirds, gulls, and more.