Blue Ridge Audubon Chapter

10/13/2026

Seen any exciting birds lately? Come join us at Lake Julian this Saturday morning for the next bird outing of October, and we're sure you'll see some more! Bring a friend or loved one along-- all skill levels are welcome.

On the first three Saturdays of each month, Blue Ridge Audubon holds monthly bird outings at local birding hotspots including Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary, Jackson Park, and Lake Julian. All bird outings are free of charge and open to the public.

10/09/2026

Due to forecasted heavy rains and potential flooding in the region, Blue Ridge Audubon has cancelled tomorrow's Bird Outing at Jackson Park. Stay safe, stay dry-- we look forward to seeing you all next weekend!

09/29/2026

Fall migration is here! Come join us at Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary this Saturday morning for the first Saturday bird outing of October. Bring a friend or loved one along-- all skill levels are welcome!
On the first three Saturdays of each month, Blue Ridge Audubon holds monthly bird outings at local birding hotspots including Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary, Jackson Park, and Lake Julian. All bird outings are free of charge and open to the public.

09/25/2026

There are just a few spots remaining for our Falconry fundraiser to support the Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary Renewal Project. Don’t miss out on an awesome experience with Jeff Curtis on Sunday, September 27, at 3:00 p.m. in Weaverville. Details and registration

Announcing the premier event of our Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary Renewal Project! Jeff Curtis, professional local Falconer, will host a Falconry experience that will excite and entertain as you learn about birds of prey. Read more below to discover how to buy tickets and attend this exciting event!

09/21/2026

Many of the eastern wood warblers show very different plumages in the fall. If you are a little confused as to who's who, then this is the talk for you!

Join Blue Ridge Audubon member Kevin Burke on Wednesday evening for a talk on taking the "confusing" out of fall warbler ID. Kevin will go over most of the area’s fall warblers and how to confidently ID them in the field. Bay-breasted, Chestnut-sided, Prairie, and Pine Warblers will be a breeze after this FREE, open-to-the-public presentation!

Sep 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
OLLI at UNC Asheville, 300 Campus View Rd, Asheville, NC 28804, USA
Register here! https://www.mobilize.us/audubon-chapters/event/1031084/

09/17/2026

We have been informed that Lake Julian Park is closed this Saturday, so Blue Ridge Audubon is moving its Saturday Bird Outing to Jackson Park in Hendersonville, where sightings this week have included blue-winged and Connecticut warblers, red-headed woodpeckers and many other migrants. Hope to see you at Jackson Park at 8am this Saturday, September 19th!

09/16/2026

Mark your calendars! Next Thursday, September 24th is one of Blue Ridge Audubon's favorite nights of the year-- Swift Night Out! Meet us at 6:45pm on the roof of the Civic Center (Harrah's) parking garage and watch as the swifts gather overhead before they swirl into a nearby chimney after sunset. We've seen as many as 3,000-4000 swifts in recent years!

Bring friends and loved ones along to enjoy this beautiful autumn spectacle-- we hope to see you there!

68 Rankin Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
6:45pm-8:00pm

09/14/2026

Fall migration has begun, and light pollution can make flying safely through WNC more difficult. Join us in helping protect the birds we love with our "Lights Out!" program. Tips for lowering light pollution from your home and workplace can be found below!

09/10/2026

Enjoy an exciting experience with birds of prey and support our Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary Renewal Project! A few spaces are still available at both the handler and observer levels. Jeff will generously donate 100% of the proceeds to the project. Make your donation and reserve your spot at https://www.blueridgeaudubon.org/event-details/falconry-experience

09/08/2026

Come join us at Jackson Park this Saturday morning for the second Saturday outing of September. Bring a friend or loved one along-- all skill levels are welcome!

On the first three Saturdays of each month, Blue Ridge Audubon holds monthly bird outings at local birding hotspots including Beaver Lake Bird Sanctuary, Jackson Park, and Lake Julian. All bird outings are free of charge and open to the public.