Cape Fear Bird Observatory

10/16/2026

Just a reminder that tomorrow’s nature walk is cancelled due to the iron man race. We will be back at it on November 21st and we hope to see you there!

10/14/2026

We've started to see our first Wood Thrushes of the season out in the field!

While these birds are uncommon at backyard feeders, keep an eye out in your local woods. They are especially identifiable by their unique song.

*Source: CornellLab of Ornithology
*All banding is being conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey's BBL.

10/08/2026

As our Oyster Roast fast approaches, we are excited to be sharing some of the items featured in the event's Silent Auction! There are many more items to come, stay tuned!

1. Handmade silver and pearl necklace by Mitzy Jonkheer - Mitzy Jonkheer Metalsmith
2. Original works by Linda Thomas
3. Original work by Rene Gouvrneur
4. Original works by Barb Grimmer - Barb Grimmer
5. Bird Ornaments by Allison Gilbert - Allison Gilbert

Visit Wild Bird and Garden at 3501 Oleander Dr, or the link in our bio to purchase tickets!

Proceeds will benefit the research and outreach programs of the Cape Fear Bird Observatory.

09/20/2026

Thank you to everyone who made it out to our first public banding demo at Greenfield Lake! It was a great morning with perfect weather and our favorite people! We caught mostly Gray Catbirds - who we love! - among cardinals, wrens, and some Common Yellowthroats, but we did get a nice treat with a gorgeous male Black-throated Blue Warbler! Our first of the season. Plus bonus sightings of a crayfish with eggs, praying mantis, cottonmouth, and a rosy wolfsnail! Stay tuned for the next one, we hope to see you!

All banding is being conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey’s BBL.

09/19/2026

That's a wrap on our 2026 Painted Bunting Demo season🎉

It has been an incredible season thanks to you! We give our thanks to our dedicated interns, those who adopted a Painted Bunting, our colleagues at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, our friends at Pleasure Island State Park Friends of PI State Parks and anyone who came out to a demo.

We couldn't do this work without your support and we are so grateful to get to share our love of these amazing birds with the community. 💚

Photos courtesy of Mattie McMurray Mattie McMurray

*All banding is being conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey's BBL.

paintedbunting

09/14/2026

Want to support the Cape Fear Bird Observatory in the most delicious way possible? Come to our Charity Oyster Roast!

Join us November 7th from 4-7pm at Hi-wire Brewing, 1020 Princess Street, Wilmington. Oysters courtesy of Gator Bay Oyster Company!

Visit Wild Bird and Garden at 3501 Oleander Dr, or the link in our bio to purchase!

Proceeds will benefit the research and outreach programs of the Cape Fear Bird Observatory!

09/10/2026

Come see us this Saturday at Carolina Beach State Park for a Public Banding Demo! It'll be tons of fun and we can't wait to see you there!

All banding is being conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey's BBL.

07/07/2026

Join us this weekend for public Painted Bunting banding demos! We will be at two of our wonderful state parks this Saturday for your visiting pleasure. Find us at Carolina Beach state park in the marina area below the flagpole from 7-11 am and at Hammocks Beach state park at the gazebo by the visitors center also from 7-11. Join us at any point in that window of time. Bring your friends!

All banding is being conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey’s BBL.

06/18/2026

Hope to see you there!

Welcome to the Museum of Coastal Carolina and Ingram Planetarium website, operated by the Ocean Isle Museum Foundation, Inc.

06/07/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out for our pride 🏳️‍🌈 bird walk this morning at Ev-Henwood nature preserve! We had such a fun time and saw some amazing wildlife including a Ruby-throated Hummingbird on her nest! 🤩 We can’t wait to see you glorious nature lovers again!