Birds

— 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.

— The warming of the planet may have severe implications for wildlife. Thermal mapping can help us predict what may happen to beach birds and determine how we can protect them in the future.