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NHBA's Annual Fundraising Bird Seed Sale is now live!
New Hope Bird Alliance’s Annual Fundraising Bird Seed Sale is now live! Please go to our sale page to order your seed at a reduced rate. Orders need to be placed by October 28, 2026, and picked up by November 7, 2026. All details are on the order page.
New Hope for Birds Campaign Update!
We have officially raised $112,000, pushing us past the halfway mark toward our goal! Thank you so much for your continued support as we take this exciting next step: hiring our very first Executive Director. This milestone will allow us to expand our partnerships, strengthen our programs, and deepen our impact on bird and habitat protection across the region. Please consider making a gift today—of any size—to power this transformative campaign and protect the future of birds in our community.
Membership meeting, November 5, 2026, 7 PM
Our presenter will be member David Anderson, speaking about the birds of Louisiana and Texas.
Location will be the Joslin Classroom at the NC Botanical Garden, or join online.
NHBA and CHBC Birding Trips, January 16-18, 2027
The New Hope Bird Alliance and the Chapel Hill Bird Club are joining together to offer all our members an MLK weekend choice of field trips, January 16-18, 2027.
NHBA will be traveling to the NC Outer Banks, while CHBC will go to the Huntington Beach State Park in South Carolina.
You are invited to sign up for one or the other, as our expert trip leaders help you explore the best birding hot spots in both venues. For the CHBC trip, preference will be given to members. Just send an email to David Anderson at [email protected] for the Outer Banks, or to Bo Howes at [email protected] for Huntington Beach. We will sign you up, and then send further details.
Even with two trips, space is limited, so respond as soon as you can. We are asking a donation of $75 for either trip. We are offering a couple of scholarships for students or others who need help with funds for the trips. For questions, please contact David Anderson at [email protected] or Bo Howes at [email protected].
Help Support Chimney Swifts: Adopt a Chimney This Fall!
Have you witnessed the awe-inspiring event of hundreds of chimney swifts entering or exiting a chimney? This year, we are looking for volunteers to adopt a chimney and count swifts to help monitor this declining species. Pick your site, choose morning or evening counts, and visit when the weather is good. No experience required! Sign up to adopt a chimney.
Wondering what to do with your leftover pumpkin?
Those seeds are great for birds! Find out more.
Celebrate 50 Years of NHBA with Special-Edition Merch!
Since 1975, the New Hope Bird Alliance has been striving to protect birds, wildlife, and their local habitats through conservation, education, advocacy, and outdoor enjoyment. Help us celebrate 50 years of New Hope Bird Alliance in style with our special-edition design by local artist and birder, Jenny Deview, featuring the Eastern Bluebird, Common Yellowthroat and American Redstart. Shop Jenny’s wonderful artwork on shirts, sweatshirts, totes, mugs and more here at our Bonfire Shop. A portion of every purchase directly supports NHBA and the conservation work we do!
How to help birds in every season.
Birds need our help no matter what the season is. But each season brings its own challenges for birds. Visit our web page, Ways to make habitat safe and friendly for wildlife, and be sure to note any special considerations for the birds during different seasons, such as keeping lights out during migration.
Upcoming Events
- Monday, 12 October
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Zoom Meeting invitation - Conservation Committee
6:30 pm to 8:30 pmNew Hope Bird Alliance is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
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- Friday, 16 October
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Fall Birding Series - Durham Parks and Rec
8:00 am to 10:00 amCome along with Outdoor Recreation staff and a member of New Hope Bird Alliance as we lead a bird outing and birdwatch at a city park. This is the second of a 3-part series. Each bird outing takes place on a Friday and occurs at a different city park every week. The birdwatching series is open to all levels of birdwatching experience. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars, as supplies is limited. Preregistration is required for all participants.
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- Sunday, 18 October
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Quarterly Eagle count
7:30 am to 9:00 amWe do quarterly eagle counts at Jordan Lake, and we need people to help out. Beginners or experts are welcome. The counts last for 1.5 hours. If you are interested, please contact Andrew Sharp ([email protected]).
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Chapel Hill Bird Club Bird Outing
8:00 am to 11:00 amContact Bruce Young at [email protected] for questions. The location will be Ebenezer Point, Jordan Lake. Ebenezer is 2.3 miles south of Hwy. 64 on Beaver Creek Road (SR1008) on the east side of Jordan lake. There's a well-marked entrance on the right. More information, including map coordinates, is here: https://tbg.carolinanature.com/ebenezer.html
This outing is sponsored by Chapel Hill Bird Club. More info about this outing is available at: https://chbc.carolinanature.com/birdwalks/.
Outings usually last 2-3 hours. No reservations or sign-up needed. If there is a large turnout for any particular outing, we may split into two groups. We do recommend carpooling for families or friend pods; while we love pets, there is a ‘no-pet’ policy for bird outings. New birders and birders of all skill levels are welcome.
Please wear long pants, socks, and sturdy shoes (ticks and chiggers may be present). Sun and bug protection are also recommended. Bring snacks and water if you like. Heavy rain will result in cancellation.
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Love Wildlife? Give Back.
New Hope Bird Alliance depends on the community to help fund meetings, educational resources, and conservation efforts. Make a donation* to help protect North Carolina’s wildlife for years to come. Thank you for your support!
*Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent provided by law.