Birds

— They may look hungry, but tossing food scraps to Brown Pelicans does more harm than good.

— Audubon intern Daija Graves recounts the lessons learned on her first journey into the woods with binoculars.

— The start of April means scores of spring birds are en route to North Carolina. Read on for eight arrivals to watch for this month.

— North Carolina birders made a strong showing again this year with more than 4,000 checklists.

— Ready for some spring birds to return? Read on for seven birds to seek this month in North Carolina.

— We need volunteers for the longest-running community science project in the world, this Dec. 14 through Jan. 5.

— Inspired by the Red-cockaded Woodpecker's resilience, the Houston Astros affiliate has chosen the bird to be its official mascot.

— The Rose-breasted Grosbeak is one of about a dozen “priority species” that the National Audubon Society’s Healthy Forest initiative has chosen to help through active forest protection and management.

— The partnership between Elisha Mitchell Audubon Society and St. Eugene Catholic Church in Asheville, North Carolina, is just one example of the chapter's work in the community.

— In this multi-part series, we travel with Audubon to Spain, highlighting conservation challenges seen on-the-ground and sharing some of the amazing birds, sights, and places we experienced.