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

Meet Dana Sargent, Our New Community Building Director
News

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

Your Guide to the Sights and Songs of North Carolina’s Overwintering Birds
Birds

Your Guide to the Sights and Songs of North Carolina’s Overwintering Birds

Winter is a great time to catch a glimpse of unique winter residents as well as some familiar favorites right in your backyard.

Looking Back at a Decade of Building Bird-friendly Communities
Bird-Friendly Communities

Looking Back at a Decade of Building Bird-friendly Communities

14,000 nest boxes, 40 swift towers, dozens of Lights Out and native plants initiatives, and much more.

Top Wins for Birds in 2023
News

Top Wins for Birds in 2023

The work of Audubon’s dedicated staff and members reached new heights for birds and people in North Carolina.

Audubon Invites Volunteers to Join the 124th Christmas Bird Count
Community Science

Audubon Invites Volunteers to Join the 124th Christmas Bird Count

The longest-running bird census provides important data for scientists and conservationists worldwide.

Advocacy

2025 Advocacy Day

Complete these steps now to confirm your participation in Audubon North Carolina 2025 Advocacy Day on Tuesday, April 29.

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

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

Pilot projects will test methods for protecting and rebuilding Currituck Sound marshes.

This Fall, Ditch the Yard Work and Leave your Leaves for Birds
News

This Fall, Ditch the Yard Work and Leave your Leaves for Birds

Thanks to chapter advocacy, NC cities support Leave Your Leaves campaign.

Legislative Recap: Native Plants Win, Wetlands Loss
News

Legislative Recap: Native Plants Win, Wetlands Loss

Here’s what the 2023 legislative session means for birds.

Celebrating 10-years of Coastal Stewardship at Wrightsville Beach
News

Celebrating 10-years of Coastal Stewardship at Wrightsville Beach

The Wrightsville Beach Bird Steward program turned 10 this year. Our coastal conservation work wouldn’t be possible without the help of these volunteers.

Audubon Leaders Share Inspiration at Chapter Day
News

Audubon Leaders Share Inspiration at Chapter Day

Chapters from across the state flocked together to share successes from the past year and look forward to what’s to come.