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Join us at the New Hope Birdathon April 23-26!
Birds need our help. Birds need new hope. Join the New Hope Birdathon and make your birding count. Learn more and register here.
Launch of New Hope for Birds: Fund the Future campaign!
Dear New Hope Bird Alliance community: Thank you for everything you do for birds, nature, and the habitat that sustains us all. We are excited to announce a campaign to raise $200,000 over the next two years so we can hire our first full-time Executive Director. This important step will allow us to expand partnerships, strengthen our programs, and elevate our impact for bird and habitat protection across our region.
We hope you will consider making a gift, large or small, to support our transformative campaign and the future of birds in our community.
– Carol Hamilton, President, NHBA
Next membership meeting on April 2, 2026, 7:00 pm
Our speaker will be Allen Hurlbert discussing bird breeding surveys in the Triangle area. Location will be the Joslin Classroom at the NC Botanical Garden or via Zoom – use this link to join online.
Fall 2025 Grant Awardee Information
NHBA awarded funds to the North Carolina Botanical Garden to assist with the management of invasive species on their properties followed by the planting and reintroduction of native species. Additional funds were provided to Bluestem Conservation Cemetery to continue restoration of wet meadow areas and native grassland of 35 acres of the 87-acre property. See more information about these grants here. NHBA is suspending grant awards while we work on our Fund the Future campaign.
Celebrate 50 Years of NHBA with New, 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
- Wednesday, 01 April
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NHBA Bird Outing
7:30 am to 10:30 amFor questions, contact Vern Bothwell at [email protected]. The location will be Brickhouse Road/Butner Gamelands. The closest address for Google Maps is 5416 Brickhouse Road, Mangum, NC (end of paved road). We will meet in the first parking lot (of the three lots). The coordinates of the first parking lot are 36.115075, -78.806292.
This outing is sponsored by the New Hope Bird Alliance (formerly New Hope Audubon).
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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- Thursday, 02 April
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NHBA Membership Meeting
7:00 pm to 8:30 pmAllen Hurlbert, bird breeding surveys in the Triangle area. Joslin Classroom at the NC Botanical Garden.
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- Saturday, 04 April
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Chapel Hill Bird Club Bird Outing
7:30 am to 10:30 amContact Bruce Young at [email protected] for questions. The location will be Old Bynum Bridge, Bynum Rd, Pittsboro, NC. The site is mostly flat and paved. Take 501 south from Chapel Hill (or north out of Pittsboro).
If travelling south: As you approach the Haw River, shortly after Allen and Son Bar-B-Que, and just before the bridge over the Haw River, you will turn left onto Durham-Eubanks Road.
If travelling north from Pittsboro: Durham Eubanks Road is the first right after the Haw Bridge. Take Durham Eubanks until it tees out on Bynum Road. Turn right, toward the river, and go to the end of the road. There is a parking lot on the left (The only parking is on the north side of the Haw River – there is no parking on the south side).
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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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.