What we’re about
This group enjoys local (and regional) trips to see wildlife in the Raleigh, Wake County area of North Carolina. We focus on birdwatching, and we enjoy teaching anyone who is new to birding. We welcome visitors to the area who want to attend our trips.
We also volunteer for various events, including river cleanups, prairie management at local parks, nestbox maintenance, helping with events at various parks and museums, and "citizen science" projects (such as Christmas Bird Count and Great Backyard Bird Count).
Wake Audubon has a group for youth (teens 12 - 18); you can read more about the Young Naturalists Group at http://www.wakeaudubon.org/ync.htm as the trips for YN are not posted on this Meetup site.
There is no requirement to join Wake Audubon Society in order to be a member of this Meetup. There is no fee for this Meetup. We encourage you to join Wake Audubon, however, as we depend on member fees to support our environmental projects: http://www.wakeaudubon.org/join.htm Wake Audubon meets on the second Tuesday of each month, 7:30 p.m. in Meeting Room A of the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, 11 West Jones Street, Raleigh. The meeting is open to the public.
Wake Audubon Society is a member of Audubon NC and of the National Audubon Society. We have a membership of about 1,200 and hold monthly meetings, field trips, bird walks and other activities. Wake Audubon is made up of a diverse group of people with a variety of interests and specialties; we're not just birders. Wake Audubon members share a common interest in wildlife, nature and environmental conservation: http://www.wakeaudubon.org/what_we_do.htm
Mission Statement: "To foster knowledge, appreciation, and enjoyment of nature; to encourage responsible environmental stewardship; to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife, and their habitats, for the benefit of humanity and the earth's biological diversity."
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- LGBTQ+ and allies: Let's Go Birding Together at Prairie Ridge!Prairie Ridge Ecostation, Raleigh, NC
Registration is open via the link below, and at 6 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 12 here on Meetup.
LGBTQ+ and allies: Let’s Go Birding Together at Prairie Ridge Ecostation!
Saturday, December 7, 9 - 10:30 a.m. (arrive at 8:45 if you need binoculars)
RSVP to this event here on Meetup. Or off-Meetup via this form if you prefer to keep your RSVP private.Sponsors: Wake Audubon and Field Inclusive Inc., in partnership with the LGBT Center of Raleigh and the NC Museum of Natural Sciences.
Let’s commence December with another affirming and inclusive bird outing. We welcome the LGBTQ+ community, allies, families, and anyone who wants to enjoy an outdoor experience that is inclusive. Why? Because the outdoors has not always been a welcoming place for persons who identify as LGBTQ+. Wake Audubon, Field Inclusive and The LGBT Center of Raleigh seek to help change that.The pace of this outing will be specifically geared towards building our beginner birding skills; birders of all talents are welcome.
We’ll take a leisurely stroll along gently sloped grassy trails through prairie grassland and bottomland forest, and see and listen for the various birds to be found among the habitats. The unpaved path is 1 mile or so depending on our pace.Borrow binoculars from us or bring your own. If borrowing binoculars, please arrive at 8:45 to be provided a pair and receive personalized help to focus them for your eyesight.
Driving directions: GPS to 1671 Gold Star Dr., Raleigh. Entrance is a short distance down Gold Star Dr. from Reedy Creek Rd. Turn onto the gravel drive and parking area. You'll see Wake Audubon's chimney swift roost tower to the right. Park, then meet at the top left of the lot at the pass-through gate into the grasslands.
Two all-gender restrooms are onsite a short distance from this pass-through.What bird species frequent the Park? Check out Prairie Ridge Ecostation bird sightings ahead of us adding a checklist of our own on ebird.org.
Our leader is Kyra Thurow Bartow (she/her), 919-971-8648, with co-leaders along to help with optics and bird sightings.Questions ahead? Reach Wake Audubon board member and Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging co-chair Rick LaRose (he/him) at [email protected]
We’re looking forward to birding together with you on December 7!
Wake Audubon advocates wildlife, nature and environmental conservation with a commitment to providing activities where all can safely access and celebrate nature as their authentic selves.
Field Inclusive, Inc. amplifies and supports marginalized and historically excluded field biologists and envisions a world in which the outdoors feels safe and welcoming regardless of personal identity.
The LGBT Center of Raleigh envisions an inclusive world where LGBTQ+ people are thriving, equal, and valued members of society. - Wake Audubon Meeting: Legacy of the Christmas Bird CountNature Research Center, Raleigh, NC
Wake Audubon Monthly Meeting: Legacy of the Christmas Bird Count (Meeting is In Person and Zoom)
Time: Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Nature Research Center, 121 W. Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Topic: The Legacy of the Christmas Bird Count
Speaker is Dr. Brian O'Shea, Collections Manager, Ornithology, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences.
For more information, see: https://www.audubon.org/community-science/christmas-bird-count
Location: In-person + Zoom
Place: In-person + Virtual- Location: NC Museum of Natural Sciences: Nature Research Center, 121 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC - 4th floor meeting room
Park (for free after 6:30 pm) and walk to the main museum entrance on Jones Street, just to the right of the giant globe. Since the NCSM is closed at night, someone will be at the door ONLY from 7 to 7:45 to let you in, so be on time. Take the elevator to the fourth floor meeting room. The east-facing entrance to the "old wing" of the museum will not be used. If you feel unwell, please stay home and enjoy our presentation over Zoom.
Join the Zoom meeting- Meeting code: 831 3786 5298
- Password: 4Birds
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We hope you will help us by joining Wake Audubon and National Audubon!
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WATCH for updates - Birding at Williamson Preserve REGISTER OFF MEETUP 2024-12-13Bailey and Sarah Williamson Preserve, Raleigh , NC
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2024, 8:00 TO 10:30 AM
Bailey and Sarah Williamson Preserve, 4409 Mial Plantation Road, Raleigh, NC
Note: RSVP's are closed on Meetup but you can register on the TLC site.Join Wake Audubon and Triangle Land Conservancy (TLC) for a morning of birding and exploring the Bailey and Sarah Williamson Preserve near the Wake County / Johnston County line. Our experienced birder will guide you through the meadow and Two Ponds Loop covering about 2 miles of mostly dirt trails. Join this wonderful morning stroll and see what birds you can find. Please wear good walking shoes and layers, bring a water bottle, and binoculars if you have them. We suggest that you leave your furry friends at home for this hike as dogs may scare away wildlife viewing opportunities. This is a free event, but REGISTRATION ON TLC's WEBSITE IS REQUIRED .
Whether you're a seasoned birder or just starting out, this is a great chance to connect with nature and learn about the diverse bird species that call the grasslands, woodlands, and ponds home. Check out what we may find here: https://ebird.org/hotspot/L4669077
TLC maintains a waitlist, so be sure to join TLC's waitlist if their event is full. Joining our Meetup waitlist for this event will NOT register you for this event.
VERY IMPORTANT: After a heavy rain, the preserve may be closed to prevent erosion, so we may have to cancel the outing. You should receive an email from TLC if the event is cancelled and we will update this post.
- Birding with Frank at Wendell Community Park 2024-12-14Wendell Community Park, Wendell, NC
BIRD OUTING: Wendell Park Birding With Frank
Bird Outing on SATURDAY DECEMBER 14, 2024, 8:30 am TO 10:00 am
Location: Wendell Community Park, 601 West 3rd Street, Wendell, NC
Leader is Frank Doherty ( [email protected] )
This birdwalk repeats on the second Saturday of most months. Check Meetup and wakeaudubon.org calendars for updates.Wendell Park is one of our easternmost Wake County hotspots.
RSVP on Meetup opens December 1.
Technically, an RSVP is not required for this birdwalk, but it is helpful.
Note: at times there is an event at the park and thus an entrance fee -- tell them you are there for the free birdwalk to avoid the fee.
Park in the grassy field on the left. Look for people with binoculars.
Wendell Park ebird hotspot: http://ebird.org/ebird/hotspot/L5460345
Thanks, Frank, for volunteering to be the trip leader!
Thank you for your interest in birding with others. Our Meetup is FREE to you and supported by Wake Audubon. We hope you will support us by joining Wake Audubon Society ($20 per year) and by donations and by volunteering. See http://wakeaudubon.org/support/ for more information.
