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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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

Battery Island: A Nesting Oasis for Wading Birds
Coast

Battery Island: A Nesting Oasis for Wading Birds

This Cape Fear island hosts the largest colony of wading birds in North Carolina and is off-limits to visitors during the spring and summer.

Protecting Birds and Family Landowners
Advocacy

Protecting Birds and Family Landowners

New bill would help “heirs property” landowners access conservation funding and keep their farms, forests, and habitat intact.

Local Leaders Lead the Way at Virtual Advocacy Day
Advocacy

Local Leaders Lead the Way at Virtual Advocacy Day

Chapter members and volunteers in North Carolina led the Audubon flock at their second-ever virtual advocacy day.

Bridging the Gender Gap in Forest Stewardship
Working Lands

Bridging the Gender Gap in Forest Stewardship

ForestHer NC has reached 1,000 people across the state, empowering landowners to better manage their land for birds and wildlife.

Audubon Flock Rallies at Virtual Advocacy Day
Advocacy

Audubon Flock Rallies at Virtual Advocacy Day

Early Advocacy Day sets the stage for North Carolina legislative session.

Report Finds North Carolina is Well-positioned for Battery Storage Growth
News

Report Finds North Carolina is Well-positioned for Battery Storage Growth

— Study commissioned by Audubon shows North Carolina has opportunity to lead in battery storage.
How Many Birds Will You Find During This Year's Great Backyard Bird Count?
Community Science

How Many Birds Will You Find During This Year's Great Backyard Bird Count?

Annual worldwide birdwatching event runs from February 12 to 15, 2021.

Restoring Piedmont Forests for Birds
Forest Landbird Legacy Program

Restoring Piedmont Forests for Birds

An Audubon partnership with Three Rivers Land Trust is breathing new life into woodlands, thanks to prescribed fires and bird-friendly forestry practices.

Five-Year Statewide Bird Survey to Begin in March
Media Releases

Five-Year Statewide Bird Survey to Begin in March

— The North Carolina Bird Atlas looks to harness the power of birdwatchers to advance avian research and conservation.
Audubon: “History—and we–will hold responsible the elected officials who have promoted the assault on our democracy.”
News

Audubon: “History—and we–will hold responsible the elected officials who have promoted the assault on our democracy.”

A statement from David Yarnold, president and CEO of the National Audubon Society.