Schedule
2025-2026 Schedule of Events
Monthly Bird Walks
Mark your calendars with the following dates for this season’s bird walks. Most trips end by noon and do not require much walking. Remember to bring your binoculars, scopes, insect repellent, rain gear, snacks and water.
September 18, 2026 (Friday) – Shackleford Banks, NC.
October 3, 2026 – Martin Marietta Park, New Bern, NC
November 7, 2026 – River Park North, Greenville, NC
November 11-12 – Pea Island, Nags Head, Alligator River, etc (Bonus Trip)
December 5, 2026 – Pamlico County/Oriental Areas
January 9, 2027 – Martin Marietta Park, New Bern, NC
February 6, 2027 – Lake Mattamuskeet NWR, Lake Phelps, Pungo NWR
March 6, 2027 – Ft. Macon State Park, Hoop Pole Creek NA, Calico Creek Boardwalk
April 3, 2027 – Croatan NF – Millis Rd & Pringle Rd, Carteret County
May 1, 2027 – Goose Creek State Park, Beaufort Co, NC
June 5, 2027 – North River Wetland Preserve, Otway, NC
Carpools can be arranged when we meet up. The planned destination may be changed at the last minute if a special sighting or different trip gives us a better opportunity for birding. Information will be updated with each newsletter.
We look forward to seeing you on the next Bird Walk! Email Les Coble (sialia2016@gmail.com) or Wade Fuller (wade@fullersmusic.com) with any questions/comments regarding a Bird Walk.
Monthly Meetings
Monthly meetings are generally scheduled for the first Tuesday of each month, September through May. Holidays or other events may impact the schedule. Program information will be updated once it becomes available.
September 1, 2026 – Les Coble (LNBC) – Birding in Nepal
October 6, 2026 – Mike Creedon (LNBC) – Birding in Senegal
November 3, 2026 – Kari Warren (NB P&R) – Update on Martin Marietta Park
December 6, 2026 (Sunday) – LNBC Christmas Party
January 5, 2027 – Kacy Cook – NC Black Rails
February 2, 2027 – Speaker TBA
March 2, 2027 – Speaker TBA
April 6, 2027 – Speaker TBA
May 4, 2027 – Clyde Sorenson – Birds & Insects
Other Opportunities & Events
Other Upcoming Events
All About Birds – Birding Festivals through the United States – 2026
Wings Over Water Festival – October 13-18, 2026 & December 4-6, 2026 – Manteo, NC.
Carolina Bird Club Meetings – September 25-27, 2026 – Hickory, NC; January 22-24, 2027 – Nags Head, NC; & April 29-May 2, 2027 – Boone, NC.
Audubon Christmas Bird Count – December 14, 2026 – January 5, 2027. Join one near you!
