North Carolina Birding Trail
The North Carolina Birding Trail links 300+ bird watching sites and birders with communities, businesses and educational attractions. But it is more than lines on a map, and birders do more than seek out rare birds. They help others learn about birds. They help scientists collect data. They can benefit local economies. The North Carolina Birding Trail is a network in many ways, for the benefit of all.
Grandfather Mountain
US 221 & Blue Ridge Parkway
Linville NC
28646
Grandfather Mountain is the world's only privately owned International Biosphere Preserve. Encompassing some 3,000 acres, this southern terminus of the Blue Ridge Mountains hosts a large variety of breeding birds, possibly the highest assemblage of anywhere on the east coast.
Doughton Park
49800 Blue Ridge Parkway
Laurel Springs NC 28644
828-348-3740
Doughton Park provides access to a wide variety of habitats including open grassy fields, xeric slopes, cove hardwoods, and mixed forest.
Audubon Society of Forsyth County
400 W Hanes Mill Rd
Winston Salem NC
336-727-0734
If you enjoy exploring the outdoors and wish to discover many natural areas of Forsyth County (as well as some interesting "unnatural" ones, then we're the organization for you. Our "Second Saturday" birdwalks (held on the second Saturday of each month) will acquaint you with the many favorite birding areas in Forsyth County such as Reynolda Estate and Tanglewood Park. Come visit new areas such as Bethabara Wetlands and Boardwalk, our sewage treatment plants, and Horizons Park.
Mecklenburg Audubon Society
920 N Sharon Amity Rd
Charlotte NC 28211
Mecklenburg Audubon Society meets on the first Thursday of the month from September through June. We meet at the Tyvola Senior Center (2225 Tyvola Road, Charlotte, NC). Refreshments are available around 7:15 PM and the program starts at 7:30 PM. We also sponsor numerous field trips, workdays and special events through out the year. Everyone is welcome to attend any of our activities.
Piedmont Bird Club
Greensboro NC 27438
The Piedmont Bird Club was established in 1938. Club members have always taken an interest not only in birds, but also in nature in general and in the conservation of our natural resources. Education of the public in various ways, as well as active community involvement is of special interest to the members.
Carolina Bird Club
6325 Falls of the Neuse Road
Raleigh NC 27615
The Carolina Bird Club, Inc. is a nonprofit educational and scientific association founded in 1937. Membership is open to those interested in the study and conservation of wildlife, particularly birds. The Club meets three times a year for birding at different locations in North or South Carolina, or occasionally in neighboring states.
Carolina Raptor Center
6000 Sample Road
Huntersville NC 28078
704-875-6521
Carolina Raptor Center is dedicated to environmental education and the conservation of birds of prey through public education, the rehabilitation of injured, and orphaned raptors and research.