2024 Chimney Swift Gathering
2024-09-15 19:30 - 20:30 UTC | Northwest Middle School, 5501 Murray Road, Winston-Salem, 27106, United States
Come join us for the 2024 Chimney Swift Gathering!
When: Sunday, September 15 at 7:30 PM
Where: Northwest Middle School (side parking lot)5501 Murray Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
What to Bring: folding chair, favorite beverage and snack, camera, binoculars* (*loaner pairs available)
What to Expect: During migration, hundreds or even thousands of Chimney Swifts gather and then descend into this chimney just as it becomes dark. Come to socialize and learn about these amazing relatives of hummingbirds, and share with friends an annual phenomenon of nature.
Rain Date: Sunday, September 22 at 7:30 PM

Monday Bird Outing
2024-09-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Bethabara Visitor Center, 2147 Bethabara Road, Winston-Salem, NC, 27106, United States
Join David and Susan Disher as they lead the Monday Bird Outing on September 23. This outing will be at Bethabara Park, starting at 9:00 AM. We will meet at the Visitors Center. From there we will bird the park looking for fall migrants, as well as summer birds and year around birds.

Young Birders Outing
2024-09-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Washington Park – 1200 S. Broad Parking, 1200 S. Broad Street, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
Join us for a very special Young Birders Outing: BIRDING AND GEOLOGY (you might say, Birds Rock!).
This outing will be at the Gateway Nature Preserve at Washington Park. Parking for this outing will be at the Family Services paved parking lot – 1200 S. Broad Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101.
Special expert leader, Jeremy Reiskind, will lead the outing. Jeremy is a lifelong birder and retired Geology Professor, UNC School of the Arts. He will show us birds and teach us about the special geological features and stream ecology of the Washington Park / Gateway Preserve area.
All Young Birders must be accompanied by a responsible adult. We encourage everyone to bring a snack and water. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. Though this walk is geared for the younger set, ALL AGES are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Second Saturday Bird Outing at Washington Park
2024-10-12 08:00 - 10:00 | Washington Park, 1490 S. Broad St., Winston-Salem, NC, 27127, United States
Join outing leader Doug Demarest on Saturday, October 12th at 8:00 AM for our Second Saturday Bird Outing! The outing will be at Washington Park. We will meet at the dog park parking lot. The entrance to this lot is off of Bond Street, which is South of the old entrance. This will be a great time to look for fall migrants!

Young Birders Outing
2024-10-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Tanglewood Park Yadkin River Trail, 4061 Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC, 27012, United States
Young Birders’ Outing at Tanglewood Park
Saturday, October 26th at 10:00 a.m. (note later time)
Leader: Dan Helm, ably assisted by Henry & Josie
We will meet in the gravel parking lot across from Skilpot Lake, at the entrance to the BMX / Nature Trail. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring snacks/beverages. All young birders must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Along the way, we will pay attention to multiple facets of nature. Although the walk is geared for kids, EVERYONE is welcome to join the fun of discovery!

Monday Bird Outing
2024-10-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Salem Lake – Marina Parking Lot, 815 Salem Lake Road, Winston-Salem, NC, 27107, United States
October’s Monday Bird Outing will be held at Salem Lake on October 28th. Meet co-leaders Jean Chamberlain and Catherine Wandell in the parking lot by the Salem Lake Marina at 9:00 AM. We will look for any wintering birds, as well as year round birds. We usually have a nice assortment of woodpeckers, nuthatches, and thrushes.

Second Saturday Bird Outing
2024-11-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Stuart and Emma Thomas Memorial Trail – Gillete Street, 949 Gillete St., Winston-Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Join outing leader Don Lendle on Saturday, November 9th at 9:00 AM for our Second Saturday Bird Outing! The outing will be at the Thomas Trail at Crossnore. We will meet at the Gillette Street entrance. This is the Dr. C.D. Hauser trailhead.

Young Birders Outing
2024-11-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Muddy Creek Greenway – Jamison Park, 285 Meadowlark Dr, Winston-Salem, NC, 27106, United States
Young Birders Outing at Muddy Creek Greenway – Jamison Park!
Meet in paved lot near dog park and maintenance shed. We strongly suggest that everyone wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. It is a good idea to bring snacks and a beverage.

All young birders must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Young Birders of ALL AGES are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Monday Bird Outing
2024-11-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Muddy Creek Greenway – Jamison Park, 285 Meadowlark Dr, Winston-Salem, NC, 27106, United States
November’s Monday Bird Outing will be held at Jamison Park / Muddy Creek Greenway on November 25th at 9:00 AM. We will meet at the parking lot beside the dog park. Chris Marsh will lead the outing, focusing on winter sparrows!

Second Saturday Bird Outing
2024-12-14 09:00 - 11:00 | Reynolda, 144 Reynolda Village Way, Winston-Salem, 27106
The Second Saturday Bird Outing will be at Reynolda, on December 14th. Meet our leader, Rob Rogers, at the Boat House at 9:00 AM. In addition to birds on the lake, we will look for winter visitors in the woods and fields.

Forsyth Audubon Christmas Bird Count
2024-12-28 | NC
Forsyth Audubon will have their Christmas Bird Count on December 28, 2024.

Second Saturday Bird Outing
2025-01-18 09:00 - 11:00 | Salem Lake – Marina Parking Lot, 815 Salem Lake Road, Winston-Salem, NC, 27107, United States
Join outing leader Doug DeNeve on Saturday, January 11th at 9:00 AM, for our Second Saturday Bird Outing! We will meet at the Salem Lake Marina which has a great opportunity to show different winter residents, gulls, and waterfowl.

Young Birders Outing
2025-01-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Salem Lake – Marina Parking Lot, 815 Salem Lake Road, Winston-Salem, NC, 27107, United States
Young Birders Outing at Salem Lake! Meet at the Salem Lake Marina on Saturday, January 25 at 10:00 AM.
We strongly suggest that everyone wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. It is a good idea to bring snacks and a beverage.

All young birders must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Young Birders of ALL AGES are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Monday Bird Outing
2025-01-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Tanglewood Park Yadkin River Trail, 4061 Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC, 27012, United States
Join us Monday, January 27th at 9:00 AM for our Monday Bird Outing! Meet at the gravel parking lot at the start of the Yadkin River Nature Trail, opposite Skilpot Lake/Shelter 3, entrance to BMX bike track. Note: there is a $2 entrance fee to Tanglewood (parking at Dog Park is free and you can carpool in to the start). Bernie Carr will lead the walk. We expect to see winter sparrows, Red Headed Woodpeckers and a nice variety of other birds!

Second Saturday Bird Outing
2025-02-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Salem Lake Trail – Linville Parking Area, Linville Road SE, Winston-Salem, NC, 27107, United States
Join us at Salem Lake’s Linville Road Parking Lot for our February Second Saturday Bird Outing. Ryan Goodman will lead the outing around the trails and lake looking for a number of waterfowl and wintering birds. Meet at the Salem Lake parking lot off of Linville Road at 9:00 AM on February 8, 2025.

Young Birders Outing
2025-02-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Quarry Park, 1790 Quarry Road, Winston-Salem, NC, 27107, United States
Join us for our February Young Birders Outing at Quarry Park! This will be a special outing led by Jeremy Reiskind, focusing on birds AND geology. Quarry park is a great place to find winter residents, and we might come across a Red-breasted Nuthatch.
We strongly suggest that everyone wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes. It is a good idea to bring snacks and a beverage.

All young birders must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Young Birders of ALL AGES are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Monday Bird Outing
2025-02-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Bethabara Visitor Center, 2147 Bethabara Road, Winston-Salem, NC, 27106, United States
Join us on February 24th at 9:00 AM for our February Monday Bird Outing! Meet outing leader Ann Newsome at the Bethabara Visitor Center.

American Woodcock Second Saturday Bird Outing
2025-03-08 18:30 - 20:30 | Muddy Creek – Robinhood Road entrance, 4600 Robinhood Road, Wiston-Salem, NC, 27106, United States
Join us on March 8th at 6:30 PM for a special evening edition of our Second Saturday Bird Outing. Meet outing leader, Barb Borucki, at the Muddy Creek Greenway parking lot off of Robinhood Road (4600 Robinhood Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106). We will be looking for American Woodcock which are typically seen or heard near dusk. Bring a flashlight!

Young Birders Outing
2025-03-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Tanglewood Park Yadkin River Trail, 4061 Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC, 27012, United States
Join us for the March Young Birders Outing at Tanglewood Park! We will meet at 10:00 AM in the gravel parking lot across from Skilpot Lake/Shelter 3. We’ll focus on walking the Yadkin River Trail in order to see the nesting Great Blue Herons. Please remember that Tanglewood has a $2.00 park entrance fee.
The walk is geared for Young Birders, but EVERYONE is welcome and encouraged to attend. Please wear sturdy shoes, perhaps waterproof or rubber boots if there has been rain, as the trail can be muddy. Snacks and beverages are a good idea. All young birders must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Monday Bird Outing
2025-03-24 08:30 - 11:30 | Long Creek Park, 5801 Bethania Tobaccoville Road, Pfafftown, NC, 27040, United States
Join outing leader Cynthia Donaldson for our March Monday Bird Outing. This outing will be held at Long Creek Park at 8:30 AM.

Second Saturday Bird Outing
2025-04-12 08:00 - 10:00 | Bethabara Visitor Center, 2147 Bethabara Road, Winston-Salem, NC, 27106, United States
Join outing leader Rob Rogers on April 12th at 8:00 AM for our Second Saturday Bird Outing. This outing will be at Historic Bethabara Park. We will meet at the parking lot by the visitors center. This will be a great time to catch the first glimpses of migration as early migrants should be moving through the area.

Young Birders Outing
2025-04-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Reynolda, 144 Reynolda Village Way, Winston-Salem, 27106
For April’s Young Birders Outing, we will be exploring the grounds of Reynolda! Come join us at one of the county’s most popular migration hotspots. Warblers flock to the dense trees of the Reynolda woods, and other migratory birds can be found throughout the grounds. This will be a great opportunity to witness the full scale of spring migration in Forsyth County! We will meet at the old boathouse near Lake Katharine.
The walk is geared for Young Birders, but EVERYONE is welcome and encouraged to attend. Please wear sturdy shoes. Snacks and beverages are a good idea. All young birders must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Monday Bird Outing
2025-04-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Muddy Creek Greenway – Jamison Park, 285 Meadowlark Dr, Winston-Salem, NC, 27106, United States
Join outing leader David Collins for a special Monday Bird Outing! We will be looking at birds with a focus on bird photography. This outing will be held at Muddy Creak Greenway at Jamison Park. Meet by the dog park at 9:00 AM.

Second Saturday Bird Outing
2025-05-10 08:00 - 10:00 | Miller Park, 2641 Queen St, Winston Salem, NC, 27103, United States
Join outing leaders, Jane and Craig McCleary, at Miller Park for our Second Saturday Bird Outing in May! We will meet at the Queen Street parking area. Spring migration will be in full swing and we will be on the lookout for warblers and other migratory birds as they stop over in Miller Park on their journey north.

Young Birders Outing
2025-05-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Bethabara Visitor Center, 2147 Bethabara Road, Winston-Salem, NC, 27106, United States
The last Forsyth Audubon Young Birders outing before the summer break will be on Saturday, May 24th at 9:00 a.m. We will meet at the Historic Bethabara Park Visitors Center located at 2147 Bethabara Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106.
We suggest closed-toe shoes, snacks and beverages. Sunscreen and/or other sun protection strategies are a good idea. Bring binoculars if you have them. All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Although we gear the walks to the younger set, folks of all ages are welcome to attend.

Monday Bird Outing
2025-05-26 08:00 - 11:00 | Bethania Black Walnut Bottoms, 5393 Ham Horton Lane, Bethania, NC, 27010, United States
Join us for our May Monday Bird Outing at Bethania Black Walnut Bottoms. This outing will start at 8:00 AM.

Second Saturday Bird Outing
2025-06-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Horizons Park, 2835 Memorial Industrial School Road, Germanton, NC, 27019, United States
Join outing leader Allison Gagnon at Horizons Park for our June Second Saturday Bird Outing. This outing will be on June 14 at 8:00 AM. We will be on the lookout for species such as Eastern Meadowlark and Scarlet Tanager. We also will be searching for resident breeding species.

Chimney Swift Night Out
2025-09-14 19:30 - 20:30 | Northwest Middle School, 5501 Murray Road, Winston-Salem, 27106, United States
When: Sunday, September 14, 2025
Where: Northwest Middle School (side parking lot)5501 Murray Road, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
What to Bring: folding chair, favorite beverage and snack, camera, binoculars* (*loaner pairs available)
What to Expect: During migration, hundreds or even thousands of Chimney Swifts gather and then descend into this chimney just as it becomes dark. Come to socialize and learn about these amazing relatives of hummingbirds, and share with friends an annual phenomenon of nature.
Rain Date: TBD

Birding Basics for Millennials
2025-10-04 10:00 - 11:30 | Southside Branch Library, 3185 Buchanan St, Winston Salem, NC, 27127, United States
Have you “heard the call” but don’t know how to get started on your birding journey? Join Rob Rogers on October 4th at 10 AM at the Southside Library for a fun and informative workshop on all the technology, skills, and resources you’ll need to have your first successful bird outing. We’ll conclude the workshop with a short bird walk through the woods on the library grounds, where you will have a chance to apply your newfound expertise.

The Big Sit
2025-10-11 08:00 - 16:00 | Bethabara Visitor Center, 2147 Bethabara Road, Winston-Salem, NC, 27106, United States
Location: Bethabara Trail, 2147 Bethabara Rd. Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Date: Saturday, October 11th , 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST
Have you ever wanted to join a bird walk but felt intimidated by the physical requirements? Have you wanted to try birding in one spot but aren’t sure where? Or do you have a competitive streak when it comes to counting and identifying birds?
Join us for the 2025 BIG SIT!
We will be setting up our birding sit circle along the Bethabara Trail that runs along the Monarcas Creek, behind the historic Palisade Fort. The goal is to sit as a group within our 17ft diameter circle and try to count and identify as many birds as possible. We will record all the birds we see throughout the day, and send our counts to the New Haven Bird Club coordinators, who will compile results from across the country!
ALL AGES AND SKILL LEVELS WELCOME!
SIGN UP FOR EVENT REMINDERS HERE:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0F44AEA92AABFD0-58143298-2025
Don’t forget to bring a chair or blanket to sit on, and any binoculars, scopes, or cameras you may wish to use.
Parking will be available at the following locations:
Bethabara Visitor Center: 2147 Bethabara Rd. Winston-Salem, NC 27106 (General parking)
[Bethabara Moravian Church: 2100 Bethabara Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106 (Paved trail Accessibility parking)]
