
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- Birding at Williamson Preserve 2025-02-14 (Register Off Meetup)Bailey and Sarah Williamson Preserve, Raleigh , NC
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 8:00 TO 10:30 AM
Bailey and Sarah Williamson Preserve, 4409 Mial Plantation Road, Raleigh, NC
Note: The walk is on for today, but the gate will be closed. Park next door at the church parking area, which is where we will meet. Also, the dirt road portion of Mials Plantation Road is closed so stay on Smithfield Road and turn right on Mials Plantation, then left into the church past the locked gate.
Leader this month will be Marc RibaudoJoin 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 OR meet in the church parking lot just before you get to the gated entrance. You should receive an email from TLC if the event is cancelled and we will update this post.
Not open - GBBC Sweetheart Bird Walk Along the ATT (Register Off Meetup) 2025-02-14American Tobacco Trail New Hill South, Apex, NC
As part of the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC), come join us for a sweetheart walk on the American Tobacco Trail (ATT) to see our wintering birds and animals already getting ready for spring with an eye for “love”. We will find bird pairs staying together throughout the winter, salamanders laying eggs in ephemeral pools, and waterfowl feeding to gain strength for a return to their nesting grounds.
Larry Zoller, bird expert and Wake Audubon Society volunteer extraordinaire, will help us identify the birds we see and hear on this hike to the Beaver Creek bridge and back. Total walking distance will be approximately 1.5 miles. Birders of all skill levels are welcome!
REGISTER ONLY via Wake County website at: Activity detail | Wake Parks Online
For ages 6 and up. Bring your own binoculars if you have them, but we will have pairs available to borrow. Meet near the restroom building at the New Hill parking area (1309 New Hill-Olive Chapel Rd.)
Not open - Early Bird at Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve, (Register offsite) 2025-02-15Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve, Wake Forest, NC
Early Bird at Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve (registration required off Meetup)
Saturday, February 15, 2025, 8 am - 9:30 am
Register Off-site only: Requires a login and password:
Login first at https://ncraleighweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/splash.html
Then register for this free event at:
https://ncraleighweb.myvscloud.com/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?Module=AR&FMID=328003343Workshop code is 'HFNPEARLYBIRD"
Grab your binoculars and meet us at beautiful Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve for a bird-watching hike led by Wake Audubon guest naturalist, Lynn Erla Beegle. Spend your morning watching and learning about birds that prefer meadows and forest edges on this approximately 1.5 mile hike. For beginning and advanced birders. Bring your binoculars, or borrow a pair of ours. Pre-registration is required. Limited to City of Raleigh residents.
Meet in the parking lot at Horseshoe Farm Nature Preserve 2900 Horseshoe Farm Rd, Wake Forest, NC, 27587 . Note: Allow time for road construction at 401 and Ligon Mill Road.Not open - Morning Bird Walk for the GBBC at Harris Lake County Park (Register Off Meetup)Needs location
Help us add to our Great Backyard Bird Count data as we walk along the trails and shoreline to identify our birds in different habitats of the park.
Volunteer and birder extraordinaire, Zane Fish, will be your guide for this program. For ages 12 and up. Space is limited. Please bring your own binoculars if you have them, but we will have pairs available to borrow as well.
REGISTER ONLY via Wake County website: Activity detail | Wake Parks Online
Harris Lake County Park is located at 2112 County Park Drive, New Hill, NC. Meet at the platform in the Educational Garden. Detailed directions will be sent to registered participants.
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