Bird Habitat Identification
Learn to identify and understand the different types of bird habitats — from coastal wetlands to longleaf pine forests — and why each one matters for bird survival.
Free · Self-pacedEvery bird deserves
a safe place to live.
saveabird Inc® educates the world about bird habitats through free online classes, conservation advocacy, and community outreach in Brunswick County, North Carolina.
Our Mission
"An organization focused on the conservation of all birds and their habitats — raising awareness through online and live educational platforms."— saveabird Inc® Mission Statement
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Free online classes
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All birds, all habitats
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Brunswick County based
501c
Registered nonprofit
Free Education
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Online Bird Classes
All classes are free as part of our nonprofit mission. No registration required — learn at your own pace.
Brunswick County NC Coastal Birds
Discover the remarkable birds of Brunswick County's coastal ecosystems — from pelicans and herons along the Cape Fear River to shorebirds on our barrier island beaches.
Free · Self-pacedRed-Cockaded Woodpecker of Boiling Spring Lakes
An in-depth look at one of America's most endangered birds — the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker — and why Boiling Spring Lakes, NC is one of their last and most critical habitats.
Free · Conservation focusBird Migration — Aerial Odysseys
Explore the incredible science of bird migration in the Americas, powered by the National Audubon Society's Bird Migration Explorer. Track real migration pathways across continents.
View the Migration Story Map →Free · Interactive map
How to Use the Merlin Bird ID App
A beginner's guide to Cornell Lab's free Merlin Bird ID app — identify birds by photo, sound, or description, and contribute your sightings to global bird science.
Free · Cornell Lab
Endangered Species Spotlight
The Red-Cockaded Woodpecker
The Red-Cockaded Woodpecker (Dryobates borealis) is one of North America's most endangered birds — and Boiling Spring Lakes, North Carolina is home to one of the largest remaining populations in the world.
These remarkable birds carve their nest cavities exclusively in living longleaf pine trees, a habitat that has been reduced to less than 3% of its original range across the American South. saveabird Inc® is committed to educating our community about these extraordinary birds and the urgent need to protect their remaining habitat.
🌲 Nests only in living longleaf pines
⚠️ Listed as Endangered since 1970
📍 Boiling Spring Lakes is a critical habitat
🐦 Cooperative family breeding groups
Bird Resources
Tools & References
Free tools from Cornell Lab, Audubon, and USGS to help you identify, track, and learn about birds.
Merlin Bird ID
Identify any bird by photo, sound, or description. Free app by Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
merlin.allaboutbirds.org →eBird — Brunswick County
Live bird sighting data for Brunswick County, NC. See what birds have been spotted near you today.
ebird.org →Bird Migration Explorer
National Audubon Society's interactive migration story map — track thousands of individual birds across the Americas.
storymaps.arcgis.com →All About Birds
Cornell Lab's free bird guide with ID help, life history, photos, sounds, and range maps for every species.
allaboutbirds.org →National Audubon Society
Conservation science, advocacy, and education protecting birds and their habitats across the Americas.
audubon.org →RCW Recovery — USFWS
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service recovery information for the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker, including habitat maps and conservation status.
fws.gov →
Support the Mission
Help us protect bird habitats
saveabird Inc® is a registered nonprofit. Your donation supports free bird education classes, Red-Cockaded Woodpecker conservation advocacy, and community outreach in Brunswick County, NC.
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Get In Touch
📧 Email
judithsmetana@saveabird.org
Contact saveabird Inc®
Questions about our classes, conservation work, or partnership opportunities? We'd love to hear from you.
📍 Location
Brunswick County, North Carolina
Southport, NC