Welcome to Blue Ridge Audubon!
Blue Ridge Audubon is a chapter of the National Audubon Society, serving Buncombe, Henderson, and surrounding counties in the mountains of western North Carolina.
Our free program meetings, bird outings and special events are open to all -- members and non-members alike. We hope you'll join us!
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Every spring, our Birdathon teams venture out before dawn and spend all day, and into the night, trying to spot as many bird species as we can to fund bird conservation efforts. This year’s Birdathon will fund the purchase of VHF antennas to connect to the Motus Wildlife Tracking System. This innovative system tracks the movement of birds that have been outfitted with nano transmitters. As a bird flies within range of a Motus tower, its transmitter is identified in passing. Coverage has improved in some areas of the country, but there remain big gaps, including here in the western North Carolina mountains. We're very excited to help researchers discover more about the conservation needs of migrant and local bird species.
Upcoming Events
Multiple DatesTue, Oct 03Beaver Lake Bird SanctuaryOct 03, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMBeaver Lake Bird Sanctuary, 1056 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804, USAOct 03, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMBeaver Lake Bird Sanctuary, 1056 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804, USACome volunteer to remove invasive plants and learn about native species found in the Sanctuary! Every Tuesday from 10am to 12pm, weather permitting. No need to sign up. Please keep an eye on the calendar for any cancellations!- Multiple DatesSat, Oct 07Beaver Lake Bird SanctuaryOct 07, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMBeaver Lake Bird Sanctuary, 1056 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804, USA
Thu, Sep 28Civic Center Parking Garage Top FloorSep 28, 6:45 PM – 8:30 PMCivic Center Parking Garage Top Floor, 68 Rankin Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, USASep 28, 6:45 PM – 8:30 PMCivic Center Parking Garage Top Floor, 68 Rankin Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, USAIt's Chimney Swift season, an exciting time of year to see swirling clouds of Swifts as they gather at sunset to enter communal roosting sites. We will sponsor our annual Swift Night Out, a Chimney Swift viewing event scheduled for dusk in downtown Asheville.- Multiple DatesTue, Sep 26Beaver Lake Bird SanctuarySep 26, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMBeaver Lake Bird Sanctuary, 1056 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804, USASep 26, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMBeaver Lake Bird Sanctuary, 1056 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804, USACome volunteer to remove invasive plants and learn about native species found in the Sanctuary! Every Tuesday from 10am to 12pm, weather permitting. No need to sign up. Please keep an eye on the calendar for any cancellations!
