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Dear friend,
Thank you for your support of Audubon North Carolina. We hope you enjoy this issue of E-news.
National Audubon names new President
July 29, 2010 -- David Yarnold has been named the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Audubon, effective September 1, 2010. A passionate conservationist, Yarnold currently serves as Executive Director of Environmental Defense Fund and President of Environmental Defense Action Fund. Read more on the national website.
Audubon NC launches new conservation blog
We are excited to announce the public launch of the Audubon North Carolina blog, a new go-to source of information about bird conservation in the state. Audubon naturalists and biologists from the mountains to the coast contribute to the site with reports from the field, news about policy issues, and key information about Important Bird Areas (IBAs). Recent blog posts include updates on nesting terns and pelicans at Audubon coastal sanctuaries, photos of biologists banding American Oystercatchers, and video clips from around the state. Many thanks to volunteer Kyle Smalling for donating his time and talents to create this online resource. Bookmark the blog's address: www.ncaudubonblog.org
 Good news from Cape Hatteras National Seashore
With nesting season still underway at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, we are happy to report impressive preliminary bird and sea turtle nesting numbers. According to the National Seashore's July 22 Field Summary, 101 sea turtle nests have been recorded so far, making this the third best year ever for nests, with weeks still remaining in the nesting season. Bird numbers are equally impressive. You can read all about it at www.preservehatteras.org.
What we can do in response to Gulf oil spill
As we all struggle with the question “How can I help?” we offer some thoughts on how we in North Carolina can best support the cleanup and restoration efforts. And we offer some perspective on what this disaster means for “our” birds that are currently nesting in North Carolina. Visit our website to learn more.
In the short term we can all help Audubon secure additional funding for our Gulf response efforts through the Members Project. Visit the website, register, and vote for Audubon today and once a week through August 21.
 Audubon North Carolina in the news
Reporters with the Wilmington Star-News and Lumina News joined a recent field trip to Mason Inlet and learned about the birds and other wildlife at this waterbird sanctuary at Wrightsville Beach. If you want to enjoy the sanctuary yourself, be sure to join one of the free Friday field trips this summer. (See below.) The Star-News also interviewed Education Director Andy Wood about the growing number of Bald Eagles in the Cape Fear region.
Events and Citizen Science Opportunities
Free Friday bird walks at Mason Inlet
A Swift Night Out
Black River Nature Cruises
Pine Island Field Trips
Pearson Society Field Trips
Year of the Birds programs at NC State Parks
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