Eastern Towhee. Photo: Calli Cook/Audubon Photography Awards
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News, stories, updates, and more from Audubon North Carolina
American Goldfinches, male and female, eat seeds from Helianthus annuus (Common Sunflower). Photo: Evan Barrientos/Audubon
Legislative Recap: Native Plants Progress, Clean Energy Regression
August 06, 2025 — The inside scoop on what the NC General Assembly session means for birds.
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Audubon Applauds New NC Wildlife Action Plan 
July 16, 2025 — Thorough, science-based plan highlights opportunities to protect species and habitat.
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Royal and Sandwich Tern colony on the Cape Fear River. Photo: Lena Gallitano
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.
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Royal Tern banding
Meet Dana Sargent, Our New Community Building Director
June 23, 2025 — The newest member of our team will partner with chapters to advance bird-friendly policy and conservation projects.
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Great Blue Heron adult and chicks. Photo: Pamela Underhill Karaz/Audubon Photography Awards
Calling all Birders: Help us Map Breeding Birds
June 23, 2025 — Grab your binoculars and head out to priority blocks during Big Atlas Weekend June 27-29, 2025.
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Royal Tern with chick. Photo: Lindsay Addison/Audubon
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.
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Tiger Swallowtail Female on Green-headed Coneflower. Photo: Will Stuart/Flickr
Audubon Statement: NC Bill Includes Bird-friendly Native Plant Policies
June 11, 2025 — Senate Bill 391 includes native plant policies that build on years of grassroots advocacy.
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Sara Marschhauser playing callbacks during a secretive marsh bird survey. Photo: Ben Graham/Audubon
This Year at Pine Island: Motus Tower, Nesting Birds, and More
June 06, 2025 — We started the year with important projects to improve bird habitat, just in time for the breeding season.
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American Oystercatcher parent with chicks. Photo: Christopher Ciccone/Audubon Photography Awards
Headed to the Beach? Help Imperiled Coastal Birds by Sharing the Shore
May 20, 2025 — A new report highlights the important role that Sharing the Shore and other coastal conservation measures can have in reversing species declines.
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Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary Celebration. Photo: Courtesy of Blue Ridge Audubon Chapter
Calling all Birders: Help WNC Spring Back this Migration Season
May 19, 2025 — By visiting WNC, birders can support local economies and help survey storm impacts on birds.
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