Birds and Science

Photo: Claudio Dias Timm/FlickrCC

Science is what makes Audubon unique. Our methodology is leading the way in researching sound solutions for bird conservation. In this section, learn how Audubon NC is working to conserve birds and the habitats they call home.

Research on Our Coasts

American Oystercatcher Tracking Project

American Oystercatcher Tracking Project

Thanks to some very cool technology, you can take flight and share in the lives of six American Oystercatchers.

Read more

A History of Success with Coastal Sanctuaries
Coast

A History of Success with Coastal Sanctuaries

Take a peak behind the curtain and share in the secrets and successes of the coastal sanctuaries in North Carolina.

Read more

Quest for Banded Birds: The 18-Year Journey of a Brown Pelican
Coast

Quest for Banded Birds: The 18-Year Journey of a Brown Pelican

The oldest known Brown Pelican was 43. Bird banding research allows biologists to uncover data to help protect and conserve priority species throughout their life cycle.

Read more

Research in the Piedmont

Golf Courses Provide a "Hole in One" for Brown-headed Nuthatches
Bird-Friendly Communities

Golf Courses Provide a "Hole in One" for Brown-headed Nuthatches

North Carolina golf courses are putting up another kind of nest box – this one for the Brown-headed Nuthatch, a North Carolina native.

Read more

Studying Migrating Wood Thrush in North Carolina
Bird-Friendly Communities

Studying Migrating Wood Thrush in North Carolina

With small GPS units the size of a small backpack, researches can now track the migration path of the Wood Thrush to better understand where they spend the winter and how they get there.

Read more

National Researchers Discuss Chimney Swift Conservation Methods
Media Releases

National Researchers Discuss Chimney Swift Conservation Methods

For the first time, Chimney Swift experts from across the country will come together to discuss conservation methods to help protect this fragile species.

Read more

Research in Our Mountains

A Successful Year Monitoring Golden-winged Warblers in North Carolina
Working Lands

A Successful Year Monitoring Golden-winged Warblers in North Carolina

For the North Carolina Audubon Golden-winged Warbler team, the 2013 field season has been a memorable one.

Read more

GWWAWG BLOG SERIES: Collaborating for Protection of the Golden-winged Warbler
Working Lands

GWWAWG BLOG SERIES: Collaborating for Protection of the Golden-winged Warbler

In this series of blog posts, learn about all the work of the GWWA Working Group and what this collaborative effort has done to protect this tiny gem of our forests.

Read more

A Guide to Fall Migration in the Mountains and Piedmont
Working Lands

A Guide to Fall Migration in the Mountains and Piedmont

Migration season has arrived, and NC’s mountain birds are on the move!

Read more

American Oystercatcher

Latin:  Haematopus palliatus

Illustration for American Oystercatcher

Golden-winged Warbler

Latin:  Vermivora chrysoptera

Illustration for Golden-winged Warbler

Wood Thrush

Latin:  Hylocichla mustelina

Illustration for Wood Thrush

Least Tern

Latin:  Sternula antillarum

Illustration for Least Tern

News & Updates

Top Wins for Birds in 2022
News

Top Wins for Birds in 2022

The work of Audubon’s dedicated staff and our members truly spanned the state in 2022.

2022 U.S. State of the Birds Report Reveals Widespread Losses of Birds in All Habitats—Except for One
Conservation

2022 U.S. State of the Birds Report Reveals Widespread Losses of Birds in All Habitats—Except for One

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

Audubon Members Celebrate Spring, Honor Award Winners at 2022 Summit
Chapters

Audubon Members Celebrate Spring, Honor Award Winners at 2022 Summit

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

Best of 2021: Top Wins for Birds
News

Best of 2021: Top Wins for Birds

Audubon and our flock of advocates took action for birds at levels we’ve never seen before in North Carolina.

NC Senate Budget Gives Major Boost to Conservation Funding
News

NC Senate Budget Gives Major Boost to Conservation Funding

Birds and people win in new budget proposal that supports parks, trails, and gamelands.

Bridging the Gender Gap in Forest Stewardship
Working Lands

Bridging the Gender Gap in Forest Stewardship

ForestHer NC has reached 1,000 people across the state, empowering landowners to better manage their land for birds and wildlife.

Horses and Flying Logs: Using Old and New Forestry Methods to Improve Bird Habitat
Forestry In Action

Horses and Flying Logs: Using Old and New Forestry Methods to Improve Bird Habitat

Forest Landbird Legacy Program helps Ashe County landowner restore forested property.

Audubon Advocates Flock Virtually for Biggest Advocacy Day Yet
Conservation

Audubon Advocates Flock Virtually for Biggest Advocacy Day Yet

Nearly 100 members meet with lawmakers for first-ever virtual Advocacy Day.

Missing White Ibis Return to Battery Island After Year-long Hiatus
NEW Coasts

Missing White Ibis Return to Battery Island After Year-long Hiatus

Audubon members and the Cape Fear Garden Club get up-close view of ibis nesting season on the Cape Fear River.

Neighbors Band Together for Golden-winged Warblers
Conservation

Neighbors Band Together for Golden-winged Warblers

In Mitchell County, landowners are turning a power line right-of-way into prime habitat for a declining warbler.

How you can help, right now