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For the Love of Birds: Six Birds from North Carolina’s list of Species of Greatest Conservation Need
Birds have always fascinated us. Two of the oldest expressions of this fascination are a 40,000-year-old cave painting of giant birds in Australia and a 33,000-year-old bird figurine from Germany,…
Wild Bird Essentials: How to Provide Birds with Shelter, Food, and Water
A significant aspect of conserving wildlife involves the ongoing task of advocating for wildlife and raising voices for those that do not have a voice. This can be achieved by…
Birdwatching Essentials: Your Guide to Birding Success in Cities, Suburbs, and Countrysides
Birds are found just about everywhere in North Carolina. From the friendly backyard catbird to the high-flying osprey, birds occupy just about every ecological niche you could imagine. Dabbling ducks…
NCWF In The Field – October, 2025
North Carolina Wildlife Federation staff and Community Wildlife Chapter volunteers opened their doors and went outside during the month of October. They connected people to the outdoors through a variety…
Give Back to Birds This Giving Tuesday
Each year, on the Tuesday after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, people around the world come together for Giving Tuesday – a global celebration of generosity. It’s a day dedicated…
Next in The Field: NCWF’s 2025 Scholarship Winners
Black bears, seagrass meadows, white-tailed deer genetics, oyster reefs, and endangered crayfish. Seven undergraduate, graduate, and Ph.D. students attending NC State University and Duke University received 2025 North Carolina Wildlife…
NCWF Announces 7th Annual Photo Contest Winners
Photographers across the state perfectly captured the beauty and diversity of our state’s natural resources for North Carolina Wildlife Federation’s 7th Annual Wildlife Photography Contest. NCWF received over 1,000 submissions…
NCWF In The Field – September, 2025
North Carolina Wildlife Federation staff and Community Wildlife Chapter volunteers opened their doors and went outside during the month of September. They connected people to the outdoors through a variety…
Wildlife on Public Lands: 7 Species That Rely on NC’s Parks, Forests, and Refuges
North Carolina is home to over five million acres of public land, comprising both state and federal properties. This means roughly 16% of the state’s land area is designated as…
Thanks to Our Volunteers! – August 2025 Community Wildlife Chapter Updates
North Carolina Wildlife Federation staff and Community Wildlife Chapter volunteers opened their doors and went outside during the month of August. They connected people to the outdoors through a variety…
