Birding Organizations
- All About Birds
- Managed by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, this site provides extensive resources for identifying and learning about birds in North America. It includes species profiles, bird calls, videos, and migration maps.
- eBird
- Also run by the Cornell Lab, eBird is a global birding platform for logging bird sightings, sharing bird lists, and accessing data on bird populations and migration trends. It’s a valuable citizen science tool.
- Carolina Bird Club
- Focused on birding in North and South Carolina, this site offers information on birdwatching events, field trips, and regional bird lists. The club fosters bird conservation and education.
- Audubon
- Our parent organization, the National Audubon Society’s site provides bird conservation news, guides to bird species, and details about bird habitats across North America. They are a leading voice in bird advocacy.
- Sibley Guides
- Created by renowned birding expert David Sibley, this site offers bird identification tools, illustrations, and tips on bird behavior. It’s a companion to the popular Sibley Guide books.
- BirdingPal
- BirdingPal connects birdwatchers with local birding guides and enthusiasts around the world. It’s a resource for travelers seeking knowledgeable birding companions.
- Xeno-canto
- A global community-driven website that collects and shares bird sound recordings from around the world. It’s an excellent resource for bird vocalization studies.
- BirdNote
- BirdNote produces short radio stories about birds, providing interesting facts and narratives about bird species, habitats, and behaviors. You can listen to archived episodes on their website.
- High Country Nature Blog
- High Country Nature Blog covers nature topics relevant to the High Country of North Carolina.
