Eastern Towhee. Photo: Calli Cook/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Photography Awards
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News, stories, updates, and more from ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ North Carolina.
American Oystercatcher parent with chicks. Photo: Christopher Ciccone/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ 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 ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ 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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̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ members and staff with Senate Majority Leader Michael Lee. Photo: Liz Condo
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ 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
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ 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/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ 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/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Photography Awards
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ 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.
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Great Egret
̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ 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
Ovenbird. Photo: Gary Robinette/̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Photography Awards
Turn off Lights at Night to Help Spring Migrants
March 04, 2025 — Join efforts across the state to reduce fatal bird building collisions by going Lights Out at night through May 30.
NORTH CAROLINA Cities, Towns and Parks
Black Rail. Photo: Julio Mulero/Flickr (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)
Rolling out the Welcome Mat for Black Rails at Pine Island
March 04, 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.
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