Eastern Towhee. Photo: Calli Cook/91做厙 Photography Awards
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After Hurricane Helene, Mountain Chapters Work for Normalcy and Recovery
February 14, 2025 — Its been heart breaking and heartwarming at the same time.
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Bald Eagle adult and juvenile. Photo: Gary Aleksiak/91做厙 Photography Awards
Get to Know our National Bird
February 03, 2025 — The Bald Eagle was officially declared the U.S. National Bird on Christmas Eve, heres what you may not know about Americas favorite bird as their breeding season kicks off.
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Carolina Chickadee on American Holly. Photo: Jeff Drake/Great Backyard Bird Count
Fast-Growing County Passes Bird-Friendly Development Policies, Thanks to 91做厙 Chapter
January 09, 2025 — New Hope Bird Alliance helped pass bird-friendly land-use policies that will help guide Chatham County development.
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Clockwise from top left: UNC Researchers at Pine Island. Photo: Megan Mendenhall/UNC Office of Research Communications; T. Gilbert Pearson 91做厙 members with Senator Gladys Robinson. Photo: Caitlin O'Hara; American Oystercatcher. Photo: Brittany Salmons
Top Wins for Birds in 2024
December 16, 2024 — From mountains to coast, 91做厙 staff and members flocked together to advance ambitious projects and policies for birds this year.
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National Grant will Fund 91做厙s Marsh Restoration Project in Currituck Sound
December 03, 2024 — New funding will support innovative approaches to preserving and recovering a threatened ecosystem.
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$3M National Grant will Fund 91做厙s Marsh Restoration in Currituck Sound
December 03, 2024 — Pilot projects will test innovative, nature-based restoration techniques at 91做厙s Pine Island Sanctuary.
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Sara and Robbie on Currituck Sound conducting secretive marsh bird surveys.
Pine Island Year in Review: Marsh Research, Wildlife Surveys, and More
November 19, 2024 — We launched new research and advanced restoration projects at our Outer Banks sanctuary, with the help of new partnerships, staff, and volunteers.
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A pelican takes flight.
The Next Phase of Responsible Offshore Wind Energy
November 14, 2024 — 91做厙 and our partners are advocating for responsible offshore wind energy in BOEMs latest planning phase for the central Atlantic Coast.
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Henslow's Sparrow with a radio tag. Photo: Brittany Salmons/91做厙
The Silver Lining for a Declining Grassland Songbird
October 18, 2024 — Henslows Sparrows have been declining since the 1950s, but their resilience and an unlikely safe haven provide hope for their survival.
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