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

After Hurricane Helene, Mountain Chapters Work for Normalcy and Recovery
Chapters

After Hurricane Helene, Mountain Chapters Work for Normalcy and Recovery

“It’s been heart breaking and heartwarming at the same time.”

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Fast-Growing County Passes Bird-Friendly Development Policies, Thanks to Audubon Chapter
Urban Forestry

Fast-Growing County Passes Bird-Friendly Development Policies, Thanks to Audubon Chapter

New Hope Bird Alliance helped pass bird-friendly land-use policies that will help guide Chatham County development.

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$3M National Grant will Fund Audubon’s Marsh Restoration in Currituck Sound
Coast

$3M National Grant will Fund Audubon’s Marsh Restoration in Currituck Sound

Pilot projects will test innovative, nature-based restoration techniques at Audubon’s Pine Island Sanctuary.

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News & Updates

Best of 2020: Audubon North Carolina in Action
Advocacy

Best of 2020: Audubon North Carolina in Action

From protecting coastal nesting birds to bridging the gender divide in forestry, Audubon stepped up and spoke up for North Carolina’s birds despite all the challenges of 2020.

Administration Moves to Finalize Bird-Killer Policy
News

Administration Moves to Finalize Bird-Killer Policy

Ignoring legal challenges, public opposition, and science, the Trump Administration is rushing to finalize a rule to weaken the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.

A Bright Spot for 2020: Coastal Nesting Birds Thrived
Media Releases

A Bright Spot for 2020: Coastal Nesting Birds Thrived

Despite an early hurricane, pelicans, terns and other coastal birds had a successful breeding season.

Audubon to Election Winners: Real Work on Conservation, Clean Energy Begins Now
Media Releases

Audubon to Election Winners: Real Work on Conservation, Clean Energy Begins Now

— Audubon’s politically diverse flock of advocates stands ready to speak up for birds and a more resilient, equitable future for all.
With Migration Underway, Charlotte Skyscraper Turns off Lights for Birds
Media Releases

With Fall Migration Underway, Charlotte Skyscraper Turns off Lights for Birds

— Duke Energy Center to go dark for the birds.
Durham Plant List Gets Bird-friendly Makeover
Bird-Friendly Communities

Durham Plant List Gets Bird-friendly Makeover

New Hope Audubon recommends taking 72 invasive plants off the table for Durham development.

Celebrate Native Plants Week with Audubon
Bird-Friendly Communities

Celebrate Native Plants Week with Audubon

Governor sets aside Oct. 19-25 to highlight importance of native plants in North Carolina.

October Birds: 8 Fall Migrants and Winter Arrivals
Joy Of Birds

October Birds: 8 Fall Migrants and Winter Arrivals

Leaves are changing, and so are the birds in your backyard and local parks.

New Oyster Reef Project Bolsters Bird Habitat, Water Quality on the Cape Fear
Media Releases

New Oyster Reef Project Bolsters Bird Habitat, Water Quality on the Cape Fear

— Audubon completes Phase One of $500,000 oyster reef restoration.
The Secretive Eastern Black Rail Officially Gets Classified as ‘Threatened’
News

The Secretive Eastern Black Rail Officially Gets Classified as ‘Threatened’

After decades of declining populations and habitat loss, the elusive subspecies is now listed under the Endangered Species Act.