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.

Read more

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.

Read more

Audubon Applauds New NC Wildlife Action Plan 
Conservation

Audubon Applauds New NC Wildlife Action Plan 

Audubon Applauds New NC Wildlife Action Plan 

Read more

News & Updates

Scientists Still Searching for the Pathogen Behind the East's Songbird Epidemic
News

Scientists Still Searching for the Pathogen Behind the East's Songbird Epidemic

In a new report, experts ruled out a range of causes, but they still recommend taking down feeders until the source of the disease is identified.

Prying Open the Secret Lives of Oystercatchers
Coast

Prying Open the Secret Lives of Oystercatchers

New research using light-weight GPS technology will help us better protect an iconic shorebird in a changing world.

Save the Date: Audubon North Carolina Summit 2022 in Charlotte
News

Save the Date: Audubon North Carolina Summit 2022 in Charlotte

Audubon members from across the state will gather in Charlotte April 22-24 to celebrate birds.

Meet the 2021 Pine Island Interns
Donal O'Brien Jr.  Sanctuary And Audubon Center

Meet the 2021 Pine Island Interns

Audubon interns are back in the field this summer, helping us protect birds and grow our coastal resilience program.

Big Progress on Native Plants, Family Land Protections at the Legislature
Advocacy

Big Progress on Native Plants, Family Land Protections at the Legislature

We still have a long way to go, but Audubon advocates helped notch early wins for birds.

Op-ed: Putting nature's infrastructure to work for North Carolina
In The News

Op-ed: Putting nature's infrastructure to work for North Carolina

This op-ed was written by Audubon North Carolina Executive Director Andrew Hutson and published at WRAL.com on May 23, 2021.

Back in Action: Audubon Biologists, Volunteers Ready for Busy Bird Nesting Season
Media Releases

Back in Action: Audubon Biologists, Volunteers Ready for Busy Bird Nesting Season

— As coastal nesting season heats up, new study shows importance of bird sanctuary stewardship.
One of North Carolina’s Last Unprotected Barrier Islands to be Conserved
Media Releases

One of North Carolina’s Last Unprotected Barrier Islands to be Conserved

— Conservation groups, family landowners rally to conserve Hutaff Island.
In remembrance: Don Mullaney
News

In remembrance: Don Mullaney