The Joy of Birds

Birds bring us happiness in so many ways—especially in trying times.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird. Photo: Will Stuart

Birds connect us to the natural world, bringing us together even when we're far apart. Whether you're just looking for a lift, unable to enjoy the outdoors, or in desperate need of distraction, look no further than this birdy care package, from Audubon North Carolina to you. 

Video Learning: North Carolina Birds

Watch the best of North Carolina birds with these short films, TV shows, and presentations featuring Audubon.

North Carolina is home to more than 400 bird species. Learning about them is a lifelong endeavor. Get started by binge-watching the top six educational short films, TV shows, and presentations featuring Audubon North Carolina.

Forsyth to Belize: The Wood Thrush Connection

Educational and DIY Activities

Bird Feeding Basics
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Bird Feeding Basics

Bird feeding can benefit birds and also provides great bird watching from your own backyard. Get easy tips to feed the birds.

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Make Migration-Friendly Window Decorations
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Make Migration-Friendly Window Decorations

Help your feathered friends through their journey with an easy DIY project.

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How to Make a Birdbath
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How to Make a Birdbath

Help your feathered friends beat the heat this summer with this easy DIY birdbath.

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Northern Mockingbird on Eastern Redbud.

Northern Mockingbird on Eastern Redbud. Photo: Glenda Simmons/Great Backyard Bird Count

More Blooms for Birds

Sweeten Up Your Backyard With These Native Nectar Plants
Bird-Friendly Native Plants

Sweeten Up Your Backyard With These Native Nectar Plants

Nectar is a sweet treat that provides essential nutrients for one of our most recognizable backyard birds - the hummingbird! Find the best native nectar-producing plants for birds here.

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We’re Nuts About These Bird-Friendly Native Plants
Bird-Friendly Communities

We’re Nuts About These Bird-Friendly Native Plants

Nuts and seeds are a very important source of fat for birds as they help keep their skin and feathers healthy. Check out these four species from our 2018 Bird-Friendly Native Plants of the Year list!

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These Bird-Friendly Native Plants are Berry Special
Bird-Friendly Native Plants

These Bird-Friendly Native Plants are Berry Special

Berries are so important to birds. Check out these top four types of bountiful berry plants on our 2018 Bird-Friendly Native Plants of the Year list!

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Audubon for Kids

Audubon for Kids. Photo: Audubon

¡Audubon para niños!

El objetivo de esta página es de juntar actividades de toda la red nacional de educadores ambientales de Audubon, incluyendo el currículo de la clase Aventuras de Audubon, además de actividades de bricolaje relacionadas y contenido de los editores de Audubon. Estas actividades pueden realizarse en casa o en un patio o parque, a veces con la ayuda de una computadora. El objetivo no es enseñar a un niño a nombrar e identificar las especies de aves, sino más bien darle espacio para explorar y sentirse conectado con el mundo natural. Si eres padre o cuidador, eso significa que no tienes que preocuparte por tu propio conocimiento de las aves o las plantas. Todo lo que necesitas es ser un compañero de la curiosidad de tu hijo.

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Explore the Virtual World of North Carolina Birds

Looking for an Escape? Try These 360 Videos of Bird Nesting Colonies
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Looking for an Escape? Try These 360 Videos of Bird Nesting Colonies

Immerse yourself in the beautiful, chaotic scenes of the Lower Cape Fear River.

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How Scientists Learned About The Blackpoll Warbler's Epic Migration
Science

How Scientists Learned About The Blackpoll Warbler's Epic Migration

Tiny, high-tech backpacks help us protect these songbirds throughout their full migratory cycle.

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360 Degrees of Adventure at Audubon NC’s Pine Island Sanctuary
Eco-Friendly Habitat Management

360 Degrees of Adventure at Pine Island Sanctuary

Click up! Click down! Click all around! Take this special behind-the-scenes tour of Audubon NC's Pine Island Sanctuary.

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Birding Is the Perfect Activity While Practicing Social Distancing

This global pandemic has us all pretty freaked out. Handled responsibly, open space and wildlife observation might be just the balm you need.

How to begin birding

Watch: White Ibis of the Lower Cape Fear River

Take a Break with these Birdy Photos and Poems

This Stay-home Spring, Birds Sing – and Birders Write Poetry
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Birdy Poems to Brighten Your Day

Mecklenburg Audubon Society’s list serve recently erupted in bird poetry.

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15 Awww-Inspiring Photos of Baby Birds
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15 Awww-Inspiring Photos of Baby Birds

Get your daily dose of avian cuteness with these entries from the 2019 Audubon Photography Awards.

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Brighten Your Day with Some Sweet Baby Bird Pics
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Brighten Your Day with Some Sweet Baby Bird Pics

Brought to you by the 2017 Audubon Photography Awards.

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Take Action for Birds

Get Involved with your Local Chapter
Chapters

Get Involved with your Local Chapter

Lifelong birders. Impassioned activists. Plant-lovers. Our nine local chapters are as diverse as the regions they represent.

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Climate Threatened Birds Need Your Help – Act Now
Climate

Climate Threatened Birds Need Your Help – Act Now

Make a difference for our birds. Pledge to take action against climate change in North Carolina.

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Donate
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Ways to Give

Learn about the different ways you can make a gift to Audubon.

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Meet North Carolina's Birds

How you can help, right now