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.

Top Stories

How the Roadless Rule Protects North Carolina’s Forests and Birds
Advocacy

How the Roadless Rule Protects North Carolina’s Forests and Birds

The Roadless Rule safeguards important public lands for people and birds; you can help save it.

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A Record-Breaking Summer for Oystercatchers, Stewards at Coastal Sanctuaries
Coast

A Record-Breaking Summer for Oystercatchers, Stewards at Coastal Sanctuaries

We banded more oystercatchers and had more beach bird stewards than ever before at Audubon’s coastal nesting sanctuaries in North Carolina.

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Inside Look: Restored Pond and Waterway at Audubon’s Pine Island Sanctuary
News

Inside Look: Restored Pond and Waterway at Audubon’s Pine Island Sanctuary

NC Land and Water Fund-supported project already welcoming back birds.

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News & Updates

Town of Matthews Embraces Native Plants for Birds
Bird-Friendly Native Plants

Town of Matthews Embraces Native Plants for Birds

Municipal leaders vote in favor of more native trees and plants to accompany new development.

The Next Generation of Audubon Members Learn to Lobby
Advocacy

The Next Generation of Audubon Members Learn to Lobby

College students gain advocacy skills at training event before Lobby Day.

Audubon Gives Inaugural Clean Energy Award to Sustainability Advocate
News

Audubon Gives Inaugural Clean Energy Award to Sustainability Advocate

NCSEA’s Ivan Urlaub honored at Audubon’s Lobby Day in Raleigh.

8 Fast and Furious Spring Bird Arrivals to Watch for in April
Bird-Friendly Communities

8 Fast and Furious Spring Bird Arrivals to Watch for in April

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.

Audubon fills NC General Assembly on Lobby Day to advocate for birds
Advocacy

Audubon fills NC General Assembly on Lobby Day to advocate for birds

Members from across the state sat down with lawmakers to talk about conservation funding and clean energy.

Audubon Honors Former Lawmaker for Conservation and Clean Energy Work
Media Releases

Audubon Honors Former Lawmaker for Conservation and Clean Energy Work

— Former Rep. Nelson Dollar was recognized at Audubon’s Lobby Day at the North Carolina Legislature.
Great Backyard Bird Count Kick Off 2019
Community Science

Great Backyard Bird Count Kick Off 2019

Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh was a perfect place for kicking off another record-breaking Great Backyard Bird Count.

2019 Great Backyard Bird Count NC Results
Birds

2019 Great Backyard Bird Count NC Results

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

7 Early Birds to Kick Off Spring Migration
Bird-Friendly Communities

7 Early Birds for Spring

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