Over the weekend of February 9-11, 2018, the New Hope Audubon Society organized a group of 17 birders and nature lovers to go to the Pine Island Sanctuary in Corolla, North Carolina, on the Outer Banks. – By Norm Budnitz
The Jordan Lake Christmas Bird Count was held on December 31, 2017. The temperature stayed below freezing all day . . . – By Norm Budnitz
Each winter, Ring-billed Gulls gather by the tens of thousands at Jordan Lake – by Norm Budnitz
Many invasive plants are spread by birds after they eat their fruit. – by Johnny Randall
Using leaf litter is a vital part of restoring native habitat for birds and other wildlife. – by Jim George
New Hope Audubon takes action to restore a chimney swift roosting site. -By Tommy Richey
A bird-friendly garden needs to provide sustenance in all four seasons. – by Jim George
Consider the Wandering Albatross. I have watched Wandering Albatrosses follow a ship I was on for hours without ever beating their wings. — by Norm Budnitz
This year, a bluebird pair in my yard first had a nest with five eggs, which produced four fledglings. -by Maria de Bruyn.
The Piedmont Barn Owl Initiative, started with funds from New Hope Audubon, is about to fledge. – by Mark Kosiewski
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