Forsyth Audubon Society

Monthly Chapter Meeting
2025-01-28 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Highland Presbyterian Activity building, 2381 Cloverdale Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC, 27103, United States
Join us on January 28, 2025 for our chapter meeting with Audubon North Carolina coastal biologist Lindsay Addison! Lindsay will update us on her work tracking coastal bird movements through banding Black Skimmers and putting data loggers on American Oystercatchers and Royal Terns.
We will meet at Highland Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall – 2381 Cloverdale Avenue, WS, NC 27103. Enter the building through the wide, white middle door that borders the parking lot; not the Cloverdale entrance that faces the church.
Social time begins at 6:30, program begins at 7:00 PM.

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!

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!

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.

Forsyth Audubon Winter Trip
2025-01-17 - 2025-01-20 | NC
Join us for our Winter Trip at the Outer Banks! Use the following link to enquire about more details and we will get back to you!

Winter Trip 2025

Monthly Dinner
2025-01-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-12 18:00 - 20:00 | River Birch Lodge, 3324 Robinhood Rd, Winston-Salem, NC, United States
Forsyth Audubon monthly dinners take place on the second Tuesday of each month, 6PM, at River Birch Lodge on Robinhood Road. Group reservations are under “Forsyth Audubon”. There is no formal program, just fun conversation about birds, nature, conservation or any topic of the day. Come for a drink and/or a meal. Please submit your reservation on our website using the following link: https://forsythaudubon.org/dinner-reservations/
To be fair to the restaurant, we release tables not occupied by 6:30, so please arrive promptly. All are welcome, including experienced birders, new birders, family and friends.

Forsyth Audubon Board Meeting
2025-01-07 | NC
January Board Meeting

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
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 Board Meeting
2024-12-04 | NC
December Board Meeting

Monthly Chapter Meeting
2024-12-03 18:30 - 20:30 | Highland Presbyterian Activity building, 2381 Cloverdale Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC, 27103, United States
Come join us on Tuesday, December 3rd for our Chapter Meeting Program with Doug DeNeve! (Please note date change! One week later than usual due to Thanksgiving.)
Our own Forsyth Audubon member and past president Doug DeNeve will present on Penguin Nesting: “Penguins nest in colonies in a number of different southern hemisphere locations. Each location presents a set of challenges that are specific to that colony. In this program, we will explore how penguins overcome these challenges and raise their young in colonies in three separate locations, on three different continents.” – Doug
Doug has been birding and photographing wildlife around the world for over 40 years. His travels have taken him to more than 40 states, over 30 countries, and all 7 continents. He has been active with Audubon since the 1980s, and served a couple of terms as Forsyth Audubon’s president in the 90s. He has also volunteered to assist on numerous field research projects, including monitoring and collecting data in penguin colonies in South Africa and Argentina.
Social time begins at 6:30, program begins at 7:00 PM

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!

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!

Forsyth Audubon Board Meeting
2024-11-12 | NC
November Board Meeting

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.

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.

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!

Monthly Chapter Meeting
2024-10-22 18:30 - 20:00 | Highland Presbyterian Activity building, 2381 Cloverdale Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC, 27103, United States
Come join us on Tuesday, October 22nd for the October Chapter Meeting!
We will meet at Highland Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall – 2381 Cloverdale Avenue, WS, NC 27103. Enter the building through the wide, white middle door that borders the parking lot; NOT the Cloverdale entrance that faces the church.
Social time begins at 6:30, program begins at 7:00 PM
Hannah Pursley, North Carolina Audubon Forests Program Manager, will speak on “Urban Forestry and Birds”

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!

2024 Big Sweep
2024-10-11 09:00 - 12:00 | NC
Join in on the fun and satisfaction of cleaning up the area around Bethabara Wetlands on Friday, October 11th 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. Meet at the Walgreens parking lot on Reynolda Road, across from Childcare Network (where we used to meet). Keep Winston Salem Beautiful provides bags for trash and recycling, gloves, hand sanitizer, and maybe snacks. Bring your own water please. Bring your own pick-up stick if you have one. Our feathered friends are usually there to cheer us up and thank us!

Monthly Dinner
2024-10-08 18:15 - 20:00 | River Birch Lodge, 3324 Robinhood Rd, Winston-Salem, NC, United States
Come join us at 6:15 PM at River Birch Lodge on Robinhood Road for our Monthly Dinner! Group reservations are under “Forsyth Audubon”. There is no formal program, just fun conversation about birds, nature, conservation or any topic of the day. Come for a drink and/or a meal. Please submit your reservation on our website using the following link: https://forsythaudubon.org/dinner-reservations/
To be fair to the restaurant, we release tables not occupied by 6:30, so please arrive promptly. All are welcome, including experienced birders, new birders, family and friends.

Forsyth Audubon Board Meeting
2024-10-01 | NC
October Board Meeting

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!

Monthly Chapter Meeting
2024-09-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Highland Presbyterian Activity building, 2381 Cloverdale Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC, 27103, United States
Come Join Us for the First Chapter Meeting of the 2024-2025 Season!
Social time begins at 6:30, program begins at 7:00 PM
Former Forsyth Audubon President Nathan Gatto will speak on “Pelagic Adventures Between the Gulf Stream and California Current”
Nathan Gatto, well-known and admired by many Forsyth area birders, has been interested in birds since the age of four. His birding addiction started by collecting bird feathers and trying to see new species at Miller Park. His first job was with the US Forest Service and the University of Georgia, conducting bird and flora surveys in the Nantahala district out of Coweeta station. After graduate school, he purchased Wright’s Birding Center with his wife Sarah to continue their love of all things bird-related as a business. Nathan enjoys all types of birding except for hawk watching! Currently, Nathan is working with his two daughters to foster the same love of nature while still chasing rare birds.

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.

2024 Pilot Mountain Hawk Watch
2024-09-20 - 2024-09-30 | Pilot Mountain State Park
Join us at the 2024 Pilot Mountain Hawk Watch. We will be counting hawks and other raptors at the Little Pinnacle at Pilot Mountain September 20th – 30th.
We count in two shifts each day: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm and 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm, but you can come at any time for as long as you like.
Everyone is welcome. No experience necessary. Read about the history of the watch on our website at https://forsythaudubon.org/hawk-watch/

For more information and to sign up contact Jean Chamberlain at jchamberlain1@windstream.net.

2024 Chimney Swift Gathering
2024-09-15 19:30 - 20:30 | 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

Second Saturday Bird Outing at Black Walnut Bottoms
2024-09-14 08:00 - 10:00 | Bethania Black Walnut Bottoms, 5393 Ham Horton Lane, Bethania, NC, 27010, United States
Join outing leader Kerry Eckhardt on Saturday, September 14th at 8:00 AM for our Second Saturday Bird Outing! The outing will be at the Bethania Black Walnut Bottoms. We will meet in the parking lot located at 5393 Ham Horton Ln, Bethania, NC 27010 near the Bethania Visitors Center. We will be on the lookout for early fall migrants!
