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

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.

New Study to Uncover the Impacts of Forever Chemicals on Cape Fear Pelicans
News

New Study to Uncover the Impacts of Forever Chemicals on Cape Fear Pelicans

Along with partners at the USGS, our coastal team is digging into what PFAS contamination in the Cape Fear River means for waterbirds.

New State-wide Policies Help Ring in Native Plants Week 2023
News

New State-wide Policies Help Ring in Native Plants Week 2023

This fall, celebrate Native Plants Week by starting your own garden and learning more about the new state policies.