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
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$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

Chapter of the Month – T. Gilbert Pearson Audubon: Volunteer Extraordinaire, Jim Eldrett
Chapter Of The Month

Chapter of the Month – T. Gilbert Pearson Audubon: Volunteer Extraordinaire, Jim Eldrett

Meet Jim Eldrett, a T. Gilbert Pearson Audubon Society volunteer who goes above and beyond to protect North Carolina's birds.

Ocracoke Inlet Islands Update
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Ocracoke Inlet Islands Update

The Ocracoke Inlet is home to several islands providing a vibrant nesting habitat for shorebirds.

Chapter of the Month – T. Gilbert Pearson Audubon: Volunteer Extraordinaire, Marie Poteat
Chapter Of The Month

Chapter of the Month – T. Gilbert Pearson Audubon: Volunteer Extraordinaire, Marie Poteat

Marie Poteat has been involved with T. Gilbert Pearson Audubon for five years. Learn about Marie’s dedication and leadership with our chapter serving the Triad.

The History of Bird Banding, Part II
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The History of Bird Banding, Part II

Bird Banding is an invaluable tool for citizen scientists to help shape our understanding of birds. The modern system scientists use today only began to take shape in the early 1900s! Learn about the history of Bird Banding.

The History of Bird Banding, Part I
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The History of Bird Banding, Part I

The scientific use of banding was furthered by John James Audubon, one of the first to conduct banding experiments in North America. Learn how this practice originated hundreds of years earlier.

Cape Fear River Nesting Update
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Cape Fear River Nesting Update

Many islands dot the Cape Fear River, but just about eight or nine islands host nesting birds. These nesting islands provide a variety of habits from open sand to shrub and tree thickets.

Chapter of the Month – T. Gilbert Pearson Audubon: Exploring the Audubon Natural Area
Chapter Of The Month

Chapter of the Month – T. Gilbert Pearson Audubon: Exploring the Audubon Natural Area

The T. Gilbert Pearson Audubon Natural Area (Audubon Natural Area) has been a favorite birding site since our chapter signed a maintenance agreement with the City of Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department in 1976.

How to Help a Bird Caught in Fishing Line
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How to Help a Bird Caught in Fishing Line

Usually, birds and people fishing get along just fine, but when fishing line and birds intersect, dangerous complications can arise. Luckily, there are ways people can help!

Chapter of the Month – T. Gilbert Pearson Audubon: Exploring Price Park
Chapter Of The Month

Chapter of the Month – T. Gilbert Pearson Audubon: Exploring Price Park

The City of Greensboro’s 98-acre Price Park is a favorite spot for T. Gilbert Pearson Audubon chapter to go birding and a great place to spot roosting Chimney Swifts.

Nesting Update: Lea- Hutaff Island
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Nesting Update: Lea- Hutaff Island

Between Topsail Island to the north and Figure 8 Island to the south, there lies a haven for wildlife: Lea-Hutaff Island providing habitat for nesting birds and sea turtles.