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 Events, Programs, & Education

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Our area outreach with bird focused presentations and education involves a process that allows individuals to explore opportunities in citizen science.  It also takes action to improve the understanding of the natural world. As a result, individuals like you will develop a deeper understanding of birds and their habitat. We will gather interesting reading materials and bring professional experts in their field to speak with us on a full array of conservation and environmental topics. As a member, you will have exclusive privileges like first options to sign up, take part, and to receive our monthly newsletter.

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Birding Events
Bird Walks/Excursions

Membership has its rewards, and this is a big one. Our expert led bird walks and excursions are available to our paid members. You will experience a high level of birding experience, inside information on the skills, process and best practices to ensure best results. This includes what to wear (and what not to wear), equipment recommendations, how to pick the best field guide, and much more. All of this depends however on the location conditions, weather, and of course, cooperative birds. 

Our bird walks will be more local, while excursions will involve regional day trips.

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Education
Birding Resources

We will never be completely finished with this website. As new data, observations and technology take place, we will update corresponding information here. Our research reveals new reports and advancements in bird studies are constantly changing. Not only that, but the change in season alters bird behavior as well as their habitat. We'll react accordingly as your go-to resource for all things birding. 

Your choice of bird seed matters as does what plants you have (or don't have) in your landscape. ​​​​

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Programs
Speaker Presentations

Speakers, movies, panel discussions and vendor presentations are part of our community outreach and education program. Whether the topic is species specific or a much broader coverage on trends in migratory patterns, or diversified habitat, we will bring the experts to St. James.

We have connections and a network of talent across North Carolina and the eastern coast. Birding has everything to do with environmental conservation. In nature, everything is connected and the more you learn about the natural world, the more likely you will help take care of it.​​​​​​​​

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Watching birds has become part of my daily meditation affirming my connection to the earth body.                                                               - Carol P. Christ
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Upcoming Events

Upcoming events,
Highlights & Features

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Contact us

Contact us about Membership, Events, Volunteering, and general organization inquiries 

Be a Nature volunteer

Volunteer for birds, volunteer for nature. There is a place for you at our table.

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Volunteer opportunities
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It Takes a Village

 Every community has a story, and you help create the story   of St. James through your actions, contributions, and support.

 

Here's why we need your help:

 

  • Continued development is taking place all around us and we witness this every day. Where will displaced songbirds and our wonderful waterfowl find a safe haven?

  • Vital habitat is being permanently altered, and healthy ecosystems are often replaced by non-native plants that don't support our local and migrating birds. We can, and should, do something about that.

  • One of the primary focuses of environmental volunteering is conservation and restoration - we need both here.

  • Protecting biodiversity helps maintain genetic diversity and prevent ecosystem collapse.

  • Helping maintain our natural areas and preserves protects our coastal community and infrastructure from flooding and erosion.

  • Supporting natural landscapes support critical processes that humans depend on, such as pollination, nutrient cycling, and soil regeneration.

  • St. James' natural landscape helps shape our identity and gives residents a shared sense of place. Protected spaces also provide a setting for community interaction and civic engagement.

  • ​There is a moral and ethical obligation to conserve natural landscapes for future generations so they can also enjoy and benefit from a healthy, sustainable planet.

  • We need volunteers with us to join our conservation efforts creating safe havens for coastal birds to flourish here in St. James, NC.

  • With your help and membership, we will add to our story

and be part of the solution!

The Birders of St. James | Birds of Coastal North Carolina
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