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Ben Graham

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Articles by Ben Graham

After Hurricane Helene, Mountain Chapters Work for Normalcy and Recovery
Chapters

After Hurricane Helene, Mountain Chapters Work for Normalcy and Recovery

February 14, 2025 — “It’s been heart breaking and heartwarming at the same time.”
Famous NC Tree Hosts “Incredibly Unique” Swift Roost
Birds

Famous NC Tree Hosts “Incredibly Unique” Swift Roost

September 17, 2024 — Chimney Swifts adapted to humans long ago. The discovery of a natural roost site on a college campus underscores all the ways we’re pushing swifts to the limit again.
A Partnership Bears Fruit
Bird-Friendly Native Plants

A Partnership Bears Fruit

July 16, 2024 — New native plants policies come after years of grassroots advocacy and leadership from key state officials.
State Proposal Highlights Threats Facing Three NC Bird Species
Conservation

State Proposal Highlights Threats Facing Three NC Bird Species

April 11, 2024 — Black Skimmers, Rusty Blackbirds, Swallow-tailed Kites proposed for threatened and special concern list.
Seabird that Depends on NC’s Offshore Waters Gains Federal Protections
Conservation

Seabird that Depends on NC’s Offshore Waters Gains Federal Protections

March 15, 2024 — Endangered species protections will help Black-capped Petrel as offshore wind energy ramps up.
Marsh Restoration Projects Take Shape at Audubon’s Pine Island Sanctuary
Coast

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

November 13, 2023 — Pilot projects will test methods for protecting and rebuilding Currituck Sound marshes.
Major Raleigh Real Estate Company Joins Lights Out Program
News

Major Raleigh Real Estate Company Joins Lights Out Program

September 14, 2023 — In partnership with Wake Audubon, Kane Realty will help make the night skies safer for migrating birds.
Storm-blown Flamingos Show Up in North Carolina and Beyond
Birds

Storm-blown Flamingos Show Up in North Carolina and Beyond

September 4, 2023 — Eleven of the leggy, pink waders were spotted on the Outer Banks.
New Policy Requires Native Plants at State Parks and Historical Sites
News

New Policy Requires Native Plants at State Parks and Historical Sites

July 24, 2023 — Birds and other pollinators will benefit from this far-reaching policy.