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NHBA Bird Outing
NHBA Bird Outing
September 2, 2026 @ 7:30 am - 10:30 am
For questions, contact Ross McKinney at [email protected]. The location will be Brumley North: 3620 Old State Hwy 10, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.
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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NHBA Membership meeting and potluck
NHBA Membership meeting and potluck
September 3, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Potluck, followed by slide show by members. In-person only, Reeves Auditorium at NC Botanical Gardens (NCBG). Anyone who would like to submit ~10 photos to show at the dinner should send them to Ross McKinney.
In order to minimize our footprint, please bring your own plates, cutlery, and cups. Please label any homemade dishes and specify any major allergens or whether it is vegetarian/vegan/gluten free, etc.
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Chapel Hill Bird Club Outing
Chapel Hill Bird Club Outing
September 5, 2026 @ 7:30 am - 10:30 am
For questions, contact Kent Fiala at [email protected]. The location will be Johnston Mill Nature Preserve, Mt. Sinai Rd entrance: 2713 Mt Sinai Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27514.
See more info at: Chapel Hill Bird Club Walks
New Hope Bird Alliance co-sponsors these outings.
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Swift Night Out with the UNC Avian Society
Swift Night Out with the UNC Avian Society
September 8, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm
This event will be on the UNC Campus - meet at the Davie Poplar Tree.
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NHBA Bird Outing
NHBA Bird Outing
September 13, 2026 @ 7:30 am - 10:30 am
For questions, contact Claire Cote at [email protected]. The location will be White Oak Creek Wetlands, White Oak Creek Greenway, Cary, NC 27519. Meet in the parking lot.
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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NHBA Bird Outing
NHBA Bird Outing
September 16, 2026 @ 7:30 am - 10:30 am
Contact David Anderson at [email protected] with 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 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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Chapel Hill Bird Club Outing
Chapel Hill Bird Club Outing
September 19, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 11:00 am
For questions, contact Jim Capel at [email protected]. The location will be Rollingview of the Falls Lake State Recreation Area in Durham County. Please note there is a $10/car fee ($5 for senior citizens).
From NC 98, take Baptist Road straight all the way to Rollingview. Proceed past the kiosk, watch for poorly marked speed bumps, and go straight all the way to the parking loop at the end.
See more info at: Chapel Hill Bird Club Walks
New Hope Bird Alliance co-sponsors these outings.
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Native Plant Swap
Native Plant Swap
September 19, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Blackwood Farm Park, Chapel Hill
Join New Hope Audubon Society’s Bird-Friendly Habitat team at Blackwood Farm Park in Chapel Hill for a free native plant swap! All are welcome, if you have plants to swap or not.
Bring transplanted native plants in old nursery pots or bags that you are willing to part with. Folks who bring plants to “swap” will have an opportunity to pick plants one at a time from the available selection. Any extra plants will be free to take for anyone who does not have plants to donate. We will do our best to distribute plants evenly across attendees.
Please RSVP (but not required) by sending an email to [email protected] and let us know what you might bring. If you'd like to volunteer to help with the event, please let us know!
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Swift Night Out at the Durham Hotel
Swift Night Out at the Durham Hotel
September 22, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Durham Hotel Rooftop Bar, 315 E. Chapel Hill Street, Durham, 919-768-8830. Arrive early for seating.
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NHBA Bird Outing
NHBA Bird Outing
September 23, 2026 @ 7:30 am - 10:30 am
ContactMarshall Michener at [email protected] with questions. The location will be Dunnagan Trail in the Eno River State Park just south of Umstead Rd. Parking lot is at 410 Continental Dr., Durham, NC 27712. The trail is a 2mi loop, half along the river and half in the woods.
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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NHBA Bird Outing
NHBA Bird Outing
September 27, 2026 @ 7:30 am - 10:30 am
For questions, contact Bo Howes at [email protected]. The location will be Transis Camp Road (aka Old Hope Valley Farm Road), Chapel Hill, NC. Note there may be no road sign for the turn but there is a brown game lands sign across Farrington Road from the turn. There are no other turns nearby so if you think you're close, that's it. When you have gone about a mile, the road will take a 90-degree right turn and there is a large parking lot on the left. We will meet there (35 51 37 N, 78 59 26.25 W). An old but good description including directions can be found here.
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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Swift Night Out with the UNC Avian Society
Swift Night Out with the UNC Avian Society
September 28, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm
This event will be on the UNC Campus - meet at the Davie Poplar Tree.
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Swift Night Out at the Velvet Hippo
Swift Night Out at the Velvet Hippo
September 29, 2026 @ 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm
119 Orange Street, 3rd Floor, Durham, NC 27701.
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NHBA Bird Outing
NHBA Bird Outing
September 30, 2026 @ 7:30 am - 10:30 am
Contact Phil Silas at [email protected] with questions. The location will be Sandy Creek Park, 3510 Sandy Creek Dr, Durham, NC 27707. This is an accessible site with paved trails. See more information here on accessibility.
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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