Audubon North Carolina

Baltimore Oriole. Photo: Linda Scher/Audubon Photography Awards

Audubon North Carolina is a regional office of the National Audubon Society.

From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Outer Banks, Audubon protects birds and the places they need across North Carolina using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation.

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Meet Dana Sargent, Our New Community Building Director
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Meet Dana Sargent, Our New Community Building Director

The newest member of our team will partner with chapters to advance bird-friendly policy and conservation projects.

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NC Tern Mapping Uncovers Hemispheric Connections & Conservation Successes
Coast

NC Tern Mapping Uncovers Hemispheric Connections & Conservation Successes

A first-of-its-kind GPS telemetry project on the Atlantic Flyway reveals the hemispheric footprint of Royal Terns.

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Audubon Applauds New NC Wildlife Action Plan 
Conservation

Audubon Applauds New NC Wildlife Action Plan 

Audubon Applauds New NC Wildlife Action Plan 

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News & Updates

Audubon Sanctuary Public Education Programs Summer 2015
Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Sanctuary And Audubon Center In Corolla

Audubon Sanctuary Public Education Programs Summer 2015

This summer, the Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Sanctuary and Audubon Center in Corolla invites visitors to enjoy the birds and wildlife by land and by water with daily programs and events open to the public.

Chapter of the Month: Mecklenburg Audubon Society supports coffee conservation for birds
Chapter Of The Month

Chapter of the Month: Mecklenburg Audubon Society supports coffee conservation for birds

Learn how the coffee you drink can help protect wintering habitats of many priority species.

Chapter of the Month – T. Gilbert Pearson Audubon: Volunteer Extraordinaire, Jim Eldrett
Chapter Of The Month

Chapter of the Month – T. Gilbert Pearson Audubon: Volunteer Extraordinaire, Jim Eldrett

Meet Jim Eldrett, a T. Gilbert Pearson Audubon Society volunteer who goes above and beyond to protect North Carolina's birds.

Ocracoke Inlet Islands Update
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Ocracoke Inlet Islands Update

The Ocracoke Inlet is home to several islands providing a vibrant nesting habitat for shorebirds.

Chapter of the Month – T. Gilbert Pearson Audubon: Volunteer Extraordinaire, Marie Poteat
Chapter Of The Month

Chapter of the Month – T. Gilbert Pearson Audubon: Volunteer Extraordinaire, Marie Poteat

Marie Poteat has been involved with T. Gilbert Pearson Audubon for five years. Learn about Marie’s dedication and leadership with our chapter serving the Triad.

The History of Bird Banding, Part II
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The History of Bird Banding, Part II

Bird Banding is an invaluable tool for citizen scientists to help shape our understanding of birds. The modern system scientists use today only began to take shape in the early 1900s! Learn about the history of Bird Banding.

The History of Bird Banding, Part I
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The History of Bird Banding, Part I

The scientific use of banding was furthered by John James Audubon, one of the first to conduct banding experiments in North America. Learn how this practice originated hundreds of years earlier.

Cape Fear River Nesting Update
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Cape Fear River Nesting Update

Many islands dot the Cape Fear River, but just about eight or nine islands host nesting birds. These nesting islands provide a variety of habits from open sand to shrub and tree thickets.

Chapter of the Month – T. Gilbert Pearson Audubon: Exploring the Audubon Natural Area
Chapter Of The Month

Chapter of the Month – T. Gilbert Pearson Audubon: Exploring the Audubon Natural Area

The T. Gilbert Pearson Audubon Natural Area (Audubon Natural Area) has been a favorite birding site since our chapter signed a maintenance agreement with the City of Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department in 1976.

How to Help a Bird Caught in Fishing Line
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How to Help a Bird Caught in Fishing Line

Usually, birds and people fishing get along just fine, but when fishing line and birds intersect, dangerous complications can arise. Luckily, there are ways people can help!