Science

Get a Bird’s Eye View of this Year’s Coastal Nesting Season

Get a Bird’s Eye View of this Year’s Coastal Nesting Season

— Audubon's coastal sanctuaries saw another generation of baby birds into the world. With new projects on the horizon, we’ll be better equipped to help them survive.
See How Black Skimmers Are Faring this Summer

See How Black Skimmers Are Faring this Summer

— Since 2014, waterbird surveys have shown a decline in nesting Black Skimmer pairs. Here’s how they're doing this summer.
Midseason Coastal Nesting Update: Baby Birds Get New Bling

Midseason Coastal Nesting Update: Baby Birds Get New Bling

— Thousands of birds have been banded and colonial waterbirds counted as summer heats up. Now it’s the public’s turn to help by reporting their sightings.
Inside this Year’s Big Colonial Waterbird Count

Inside this Year’s Big Colonial Waterbird Count

— From Currituck to the Cape Fear, biologists are scouring the coast this summer for a sweeping waterbird census.
The Bird Migration Explorer Lets You Interact With Nature’s Most Amazing Feat

The Bird Migration Explorer Lets You Interact With Nature’s Most Amazing Feat

— With this revolutionary new tool, anyone can follow hundreds of species on their epic journeys and discover challenges they face along the way.
New Tower Connects NC Barrier Island to Global Bird Tracking Network

New Tower Connects NC Barrier Island to Global Bird Tracking Network

— Cape Fear Audubon, Audubon North Carolina and UNC Wilmington partner to install Motus tower at Lea Island.
Winter Coastal Surveys Reveal New Shorebird Hotspot and Long-distance Visitors

Winter Coastal Surveys Reveal New Shorebird Hotspot and Long-distance Visitors

— Natural inlets and barrier islands provide critical stopover and wintering habitat for shorebirds, gulls, and more.
Prying Open the Secret Lives of Oystercatchers

Prying Open the Secret Lives of Oystercatchers

— New research using light-weight GPS technology will help us better protect an iconic shorebird in a changing world.
Five-Year Statewide Bird Survey to Begin in March

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

How Scientists Learned About The Blackpoll Warbler's Epic Migration

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