Audubon North Carolina

Baltimore Oriole. Photo: Linda Scher/Audubon Photography Awards

Audubon North Carolina is a regional office of the National Audubon Society.

From the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Outer Banks, Audubon protects birds and the places they need across North Carolina using science, advocacy, education, and on-the-ground conservation.

Top Stories

After Hurricane Helene, Mountain Chapters Work for Normalcy and Recovery
Chapters

After Hurricane Helene, Mountain Chapters Work for Normalcy and Recovery

“It’s been heart breaking and heartwarming at the same time.”

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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

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

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$3M National Grant will Fund Audubon’s Marsh Restoration in Currituck Sound
Coast

$3M National Grant will Fund Audubon’s Marsh Restoration in Currituck Sound

Pilot projects will test innovative, nature-based restoration techniques at Audubon’s Pine Island Sanctuary.

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News & Updates

Audubon NC's 2025 Policy Agenda
Advocacy

Audubon NC's 2025 Policy Agenda

From conservation funding to wetlands protections to urban forestry, here are our top policy priorities for birds this year.

Audubon Statement: NC Bill Would be Setback for Bipartisan Emissions Goals
Media Releases

Audubon Statement: NC Bill Would be Setback for Bipartisan Emissions Goals

Senate Bill 261 eliminates key carbon reduction goal for North Carolina.

Turn off Lights at Night to Help Spring Migrants
Media Releases

Turn off Lights at Night to Help Spring Migrants

Join efforts across the state to reduce fatal bird building collisions by going Lights Out at night through May 30.

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

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.

After Hurricane Helene, Mountain Chapters Work for Normalcy and Recovery
Chapters

After Hurricane Helene, Mountain Chapters Work for Normalcy and Recovery

“It’s been heart breaking and heartwarming at the same time.”

State Proposes Access Pass for Game Lands
News

State Proposes Access Pass for Game Lands

Audubon encourages members, public to weigh.

Get to Know our National Bird
Birds

Get to Know our National Bird

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

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

Top Wins for Birds in 2024
News

Top Wins for Birds in 2024

From mountains to coast, Audubon staff and members flocked together to advance ambitious projects and policies for birds this year.

$3M National Grant will Fund Audubon’s Marsh Restoration in Currituck Sound
Coast

$3M National Grant will Fund Audubon’s Marsh Restoration in Currituck Sound

— Pilot projects will test innovative, nature-based restoration techniques at Audubon’s Pine Island Sanctuary.