Topics Related to Birdwatching

Hike the Summit Trail with a ranger to look at nature.

Join us at The Park at Seven Devils for some backyard birding! Birding is an activity that can be done by anyone at any age. Most birders start out by identifying common birds found at their backyard bird feeders.

Join us at Hammocks Beach State Park to look at our birds that find shelter and food in our marshes!

The 2026 NCSciFest theme is "Science Matters" and we're excited to talk about eleven years of bluebird conservation lessons learned by staff & volunteers at Haw River State Park.

Join us at the Iron Ore Belt access of Haw River State Park for a raptor watching event.

Looking to enjoy a peaceful morning in nature? Our Park Tech, Abbie, will be leading a bird walk along our 0.6 mile Talking Tree Trail, where you'll discover a variety of local bird species in their natural habitats. We’ll discuss fascinating insights into bird behavior, migration patterns, and conservation efforts. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced birdwatcher, this walk offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature. Bring your binoculars and camera to capture the beauty of the birds while enjoying the peaceful surroundings.

Join us at Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve for a hike to look for birds!

Join Forsyth Audubon and park staff at the 2025 Pilot Mountain Hawk Watch September 19th - 30th.

Come out and hike to the old fire tower atop Moore's Knob and help us look for migrating raptors!

Join state park staff for this drop in event as we spend the day tallying migrating hawks, butterflies and dragonflies. Come learn about the migrants that pass-through North Carolina in large numbers.  Bring your binoculars, camera, lunch and a camp chair and stay for minutes or hours! This is peak time for migrating Broad-winged Hawks, Monarch butterflies and other migrants. If any monarchs are within reach, we'll capture and tag them using Monarch Watch program protocols.