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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Why Audubon is Launching an Urban Forestry Program in NC
Urban Forestry

Why Audubon is Launching an Urban Forestry Program in NC

North Carolina is losing trees in urban and suburban areas at a faster rate than anywhere else. We're working to change that.

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Post-Helene Updates and Support for Western NC, Audubon Chapters
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Post-Helene Updates and Support for Western NC, Audubon Chapters

Our mountain chapters were hit hard by Hurricane Helene. Recovery will be long and difficult, but chapters also report some parks and preserves are already reopening. Work days are scheduled for others.

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Audubon Members Gather at NC Summit
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Audubon Members Gather at NC Summit

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, staff and chapters come together to strengthen bonds, share inspiration.

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News & Updates

Get a Bird’s Eye View of this Year’s Coastal Nesting Season
Coast

Get a Bird’s Eye View of this Year’s Coastal Nesting Season

Audubon's coastal sanctuaries saw another generation of baby birds into the world. With new projects on the horizon, we’ll be better equipped to help them survive.

Major Raleigh Real Estate Company Joins Lights Out Program
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Major Raleigh Real Estate Company Joins Lights Out Program

In partnership with Wake Audubon, Kane Realty will help make the night skies safer for migrating birds.

Go Lights Out this Fall to Help Birds Migrating Through NC
Media Releases

Go Lights Out this Fall to Help Birds Migrating Through NC

The leaves might not be changing colors yet but fall migration is underway. Turn out lights at night to help migrating birds navigate their way south.

Join a "Swift Night Out" Event Across North Carolina
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Join a "Swift Night Out" Event Across North Carolina

Experience the unique migration phenomenon of huge, swirling Chimney Swifts flocks roosting at night.

Storm-blown Flamingos Show Up in North Carolina and Beyond
Birds

Storm-blown Flamingos Show Up in North Carolina and Beyond

Eleven of the leggy, pink waders were spotted on the Outer Banks.

See How Black Skimmers Are Faring this Summer
Coast

See How Black Skimmers Are Faring this Summer

Since 2014, waterbird surveys have shown a decline in nesting Black Skimmer pairs. Here’s how they're doing this summer.

A Guide to Fall Migration in the Mountains and Piedmont
Joy Of Birds

A Guide to Fall Migration in the Mountains and Piedmont

Migration season has arrived, and NC’s mountain birds are on the move!

A Guide to Fall Migration on the Coast
Joy Of Birds

A Fall Guide to Coastal Migration

While this fall brings bird migration departures, many new arrivals are starting to appear along our coast.

Curtis Smalling Named Interim Executive Director
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Curtis Smalling Named Interim Executive Director

Curtis is taking the reins after more than 20 years with Audubon.

Trail Cam Reveals Harsh Realities of Life as a Piping Plover
Coast

Trail Cam Reveals Harsh Realities of Life as a Piping Plover

A Piping Plover pair has made Lea-Hutaff home this year but as our trail camera shows, life is anything but easy for these and other nesting coastal birds.