Marlene Eader, volunteer coordinator for Audubon North Carolina, led a lesson on beach-nesting birds, along with three other Audubon’s beach stewards.
On Earth Day, Audubon chapter leaders and employees connected birds to faith.
Nesting season kicks off. Beach visitors are often excited to observe the nesting birds and baby chicks.
The ever-rising temperature of the Earth's atmosphere linked to a plethora of greenhouse gases is also becoming a serious issue for the bird world.
A presentation by Lindsay Addison will focus on the waterbirds that nest in the Cape Fear region, which include brown pelicans, great egrets and others.
Gov. Pat McCrory’s administration wants to keep offshore wind farms at least 24 nautical miles away from the North Carolina coast. Advocates say doing so would strike a death knell for wind energy off North Carolina.
What you plant makes a big difference to wildlife. You can attract birds with native plants that provide food: insects, nectar, berries, nuts and seeds. Providing water, shelter and places to nest will also make your yard bird-friendly.
Eating right is always important when you travel, especially if you are a tiny sparrow or hummingbird flying 2,000 miles across the Gulf of Mexico into the U.S. or Canada. Learn how you can help migrants along their journey.