Media Releases

Read the latest press releases from Audubon North Carolina. For media inquiries, contact Ben Graham at 919-880-3793 or ben.graham@audubon.org.

Latest Media Releases

News

Audubon: Congress Must Pass New Bird Protection Bill

January 8, 2020 — Bird Emergency Requires Urgent Action.

Audubon North Carolina Invites You to Celebrate 120th Christmas Bird Count

Media Releases

Audubon Invites You to Celebrate 120 Years of the Annual Christmas Bird Count

December 13, 2019 — Between December 14 and January 5, participants will join the world’s longest-running wildlife census, contributing invaluable data to bird research.

Coast

Audubon Receives State, Federal Grants to Enhance Resiliency on Currituck Sound

November 20, 2019 — New funding will support long-term resilience planning for coastal birds and communities.

Audubon, NC DEQ's Regan, Grandfather Mountain officials talk WNC climate threats

Working Lands

Audubon, DEQ Sec. Regan, Grandfather Mountain officials talk climate threats in WNC

November 15, 2019 — More than half of the breeding birds in the state threatened by changes to our climate can be found in western North Carolina.

Media Releases

Statement on Omission of Multiyear Ratemaking Portion of Senate Bill 559

October 29, 2019 — Audubon calls for energy companies, conservation groups, and ratepayers to work together toward plans for clean, reliable power.

Audubon Urges Lights Off After Hundreds of Chimney Swifts Collide with Building

News

After "Perfect Storm" Chimney Swift Building Collision, Audubon Urges for Lights Off

October 16, 2019 — Hundreds of swifts collided with the NASCAR Hall of Fame building in Charlotte Oct. 15.

News

New Audubon Science: Two-Thirds of North American Birds at Risk of Extinction Due to Climate Change

October 10, 2019 — More than 200 species that breed, winter, and migrate through North Carolina are vulnerable.

News

New Food Hall Welcomes Chimney Swifts to Historic Building

Audubon recognizes Transfer Co. Food Hall for its commitment to birds and conservation.

Media Releases

Statement on Duke Energy’s Goal of Net Zero Carbon Emissions

September 17, 2019 — Audubon challenges Duke Energy to work with stakeholders on energy policies that can deliver on this ambitious and extremely urgent goal.