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Brittany Salmons

Communications Associate

Articles by Brittany Salmons

A Record-Breaking Summer for Oystercatchers, Stewards at Coastal Sanctuaries
Coast

A Record-Breaking Summer for Oystercatchers, Stewards at Coastal Sanctuaries

September 16, 2025 — We banded more oystercatchers and had more beach bird stewards than ever before at Audubon’s coastal nesting sanctuaries in North Carolina.
NC Tern Mapping Uncovers Hemispheric Connections & Conservation Successes
Coast

NC Tern Mapping Uncovers Hemispheric Connections & Conservation Successes

July 14, 2025 — A first-of-its-kind GPS telemetry project on the Atlantic Flyway reveals the hemispheric footprint of Royal Terns.
Boom Times for Baby Birds on the NC Coast
Coast

Boom Times for Baby Birds on the NC Coast

June 18, 2025 — Our sanctuaries are budding with new life. Here’s a full rundown of the nesting season so far.
This Year at Pine Island: Motus Tower, Nesting Birds, and More
Donal O'Brien Jr.  Sanctuary And Audubon Center

This Year at Pine Island: Motus Tower, Nesting Birds, and More

June 6, 2025 — We started the year with important projects to improve bird habitat, just in time for the breeding season.
Audubon Members Flock to the NC Legislature for Advocacy Day
Advocacy

Audubon Members Flock to the NC Legislature for Advocacy Day

May 12, 2025 — Members met with more than 50 lawmakers to speak up for birds and people.
Three Things You Should Do for Your Trees (and Birds) this Spring, According to Experts
Urban Forestry

Three Things You Should Do for Your Trees (and Birds) this Spring, According to Experts

April 15, 2025 — Promoting healthy urban forests starts in our own yards and neighborhoods.
Rolling out the Welcome Mat for Black Rails at Pine Island
Donal O'Brien Jr.  Sanctuary And Audubon Center

Rolling out the Welcome Mat for Black Rails at Pine Island

March 4, 2025 — Create habitat and they will come. That’s the hope as we develop the perfect breeding ground for Black Rails at our Outer Banks sanctuary.
Get to Know our National Bird
Birds

Get to Know our National Bird

February 3, 2025 — The Bald Eagle was officially declared the U.S. National Bird on Christmas Eve, here’s what you may not know about America’s favorite bird as their breeding season kicks off.
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

January 9, 2025 — New Hope Bird Alliance helped pass bird-friendly land-use policies that will help guide Chatham County development.