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Meetings & Events
Audubon’s 109th Christmas Bird Count
December 14, 2008 - January 5, 2009
Join tens of thousands of volunteer birders in the world’s longest running citizen science program and help scientists understand how birds are faring amid unprecedented environmental challenges. To learn more, visit www.audubon.org/bird/cbc. To find out more about the count in North Carolina, visit the Carolina Bird Club website at www.carolinabirdclub.org.
2009 Chapter Day
Saturday, February 7, 2009
Open to all chapter members or those wondering about joining a chapter! We’ll convene at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro between 10 a.m. and 4 pm. To register, or for more information, contact Anne Brown.
Great Backyard Bird Count
February 13-16, 2009 (President’s Day Weekend)
During the GBBC, birders of all skill levels monitor bird activity over a four-day period, providing a snapshot of bird numbers across the continent. Participants submitted more than 85,700 tallies for the February 2008 count. With 4,519 checklists, North Carolina came in second in the nation, trailing only New York. OK, there’s your challenge folks! To find out more, visit www.audubon.org/gbbc.
Audubon North Carolina Annual Meeting
April 17-19, 2009
New Hope Audubon Society invites all ANC members to the 2009 annual meeting in the Triangle area. Mid-April is a prime birding time in Piedmont North Carolina and the chapter will be hosting birding trips to some of the area’s prime birding spots, including Eno River State Park, Jordan Lake, and Mason Farm. The weekend’s programs will be held at the Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Durham. Meeting planning is underway, so keep an eye on your mailbox for an invitation this winter. You can also check the New Hope Audubon website for updates.
Battery Island Cruise
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Take a guided cruise to see the thousands of waterbirds that nest in the lower Cape Fear River islands near Wilmington. Tickets will be available December 1 and you can find more information here.
International Migratory Bird Day
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Click here for more information.
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