Bird Friendly Communities

Frozen birds have flown the coop!

— Estimates indicate that 100 million to 1 billion birds fall victim to buildings every year in the United States alone. And this fall, dozens of birds were found in downtown Winston-Salem.

Research and Conservation – What Lights Out is All About

— This fall, dozens of birds were found in downtown Winston-Salem. So, where do the birds go?

Snap and Share – We Want to See Your Bird-Friendly Backyard!

— Got a bird-friendly backyard? We want to see it all!

20 Ways $20 Helps Our Birds

Zoo visitors view polar bears through bird-friendly glass

— In Asheboro, the North Carolina Zoo has installed bird-friendly glass in the recently expanded polar bear exhibit, which will reduce window collisions from migrating and resident birds.

Now is the best time to put up a nest box

— Well, the best time for you to put up a nest box in your bird-friendly backyard is anytime you’re ready to do it. And for the nuthatch, the best time is NOW!

Nest Box Nesting Season - Reports from the field

Plant Beautyberry for Birds

— Plant an American beautyberry, and you WILL get a Black-throated Blue Warbler in your yard.

Native Plant Brochures Now Available in Spanish

— We are excited to announce that all three of our regional native plants for birds brochures (mountain, piedmont and coast) are now available in Spanish