The Outer Banks of North Carolina are not only famous for their stunning landscapes but also for their rich avian biodiversity. As part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's National Wildlife ...

Birding in North Carolina doesn't have a season. Though many species migrate out of the area to warmer climates in the Caribbean, South American and Central America, many more stay behind to make ...

North Carolina’s most common hummingbird — the Ruby-throated hummingbird — is slated to make an appearance this month, but if you spotted a hummingbird in the last few months, it may have been a rare ...

Not as many varieties of birds will grace North Carolina skies as climate change increases global temperatures, says the National Audubon Society. The organization of bird protectors released a report ...

Stacker compiled a list of the most commonly hunted migratory birds in North Carolina using data from a report released by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in August 2025. Duck and goose species are ...

The Black Rail, a coastal marsh bird, is one of the most threatened species in North Carolina. Christy Hand, SCDNR If a shy, mouse-sized bird disappears from North Carolina’s marshes, will anyone ...

A recent report highlights the decline of bird species nationally, with shorebirds particularly at risk due to habitat loss, climate change, and human interaction. Volunteers and signage help manage ...

Opinion articles provide independent perspectives on key community issues, separate from our newsroom reporting. If a shy, mouse-sized bird disappears from North Carolina’s marshes, will anyone notice ...

CHARLOTTE (FOX 46 CHARLOTTE) — A spokesperson for the Audubon Society says nationwide one billion birds die each year from building collisions. The scene looked like a movie, but hundreds of birds ...

Two Eastern North Carolina Counties are among the three North Carolina counties that have had wild birds test positive for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in wild birds since the beginning of the ...