Eastern Towhee. Photo: Calli Cook/Audubon Photography Awards
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News, stories, updates, and more from Audubon North Carolina.
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.
NORTH CAROLINA Policy & Advocacy
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.
NORTH CAROLINA Coasts and Oceans
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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Audubon members and staff with Senate Majority Leader Michael Lee. Photo: Liz Condo
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.
NORTH CAROLINA Policy & Advocacy
Audubon members standing outside the Legislative Building on Advocacy Day. Photo: Caitlin O'Hara
2025 Advocacy Day Schedule
April 18, 2025 — Everything you need to know for Advocacy Day on April 29
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Prairie Warbler, Cercis canadensis (Eastern Redbud). Photo: Randy Richard/Audubon Photography Awards
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.
NORTH CAROLINA Cities, Towns and Parks
Northern Bobwhite
NC Bill Would Give Protections to Family Farms
March 18, 2025 — Senate Bill 317 would help family landowners maintain control of their land and access conservation programs.
NORTH CAROLINA Policy & Advocacy
Mallard taking flight from the water. Photo: Robert Cook/Audubon Photography Awards
Audubon NC's 2025 Policy Agenda
March 14, 2025 — From conservation funding to wetlands protections to urban forestry, here are our top policy priorities for birds this year.
NORTH CAROLINA
Great Egret
Audubon Statement: NC Bill Would be Setback for Bipartisan Emissions Goals
March 11, 2025 — Senate Bill 261 eliminates key carbon reduction goal for North Carolina.
NORTH CAROLINA Policy & Advocacy