St. James Birding
What We Do
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Local & Regional Birding
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Speaker Presentations
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Information Sharing
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Enhancing Habitat
Watching birds has become part of my daily meditation affirming my connection to the earth body. - Carol P. Christ
Local & Regional Birding
Your neighbors have restarted the St. James Birders Group and we are looking for St. James residents to support our active committees, which include Programs, Speakers, Bird walks, Membership, and Communications. Volunteer with us.
Sign up through the green envelope link below!
The North Carolina coast is one of the top-rated regions for bird biodiversity. The impressively unique geography of our region provides a rare opportunity to birders, as multiple ecosystems come together in a beautiful medley of habitats. We must maintain the responsible use of our local, natural resources, as property owners and as community leaders.
St. James is included in the Atlantic Flyway which is a primary migratory route for birds spanning the eastern coastline of the United States. We, therefore, have a front row seat to a remarkable display of migratory birds and waterfowl. Take a moment when you are out and about to notice the abundant shorebirds around St. James. Mid-March to Mid-May is peak Spring Migration time.
In the .pdf below, you will see that approximately 108 species of birds have been identified here!
Check our impressive list of St. James birds from our dedicated birders!
We are gathering the top resident access spots to view local birds. Our "Hot Spots" lists will provide ideal setting for hearing, observing, and photographing our local birds.
Click below.
Want to join the St. James Birders mailing list? Your paid membership gets you covered in both the Birding Group and the Conservancy. Sign up here:
Speaker Presentations
Reaching out to the coastal region and beyond to bring you knowledgeable and entertaining birders and experts to share their passion.
Information Sharing
Wildlife, particularly birds, instinctively seek out environments that offer essential resources like food, shelter, water, and safe nesting areas. If any of these vital components are lacking or if they sense danger, they will quickly relocate to more suitable areas.
We share valuable information to empower you to understand various species, their habits and needs. We also help you learn how to seek out and experience the delight of observing a diverse array of songbirds throughout the year.
Join the St. James Birders Group and enhance your birding experience!
We've gathered a "library" of over 50 reading materials on birds and their habitat and share them with you here.
Enhance your bird habitat. Order a Bird House
now in stock.
St. James Conservancy has made arrangements with one of our partner organizations to supply these exceptional quality bird houses to
St. James residents at a huge discount. (regular retail $45)
Payment due at delivery.
While you wait for delivery, download and read a free information document on nest box placement.
Bluebird Nestbox
Nuthatch nest box
Pricing information on
Bat Houses coming soon!
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Small bat box has 2 chambers for up to 40 bats.
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Medium bat box has 4 chambers for up to 80 bats
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Extra-large bat box has 15 chambers for up to 300 bats.
The most common bats in coastal North Carolina are
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Big Brown Bat
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Eastern Red Bat
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Evening Bat
Check out our Bat information documents on the
Stay Informed page, under "Mammals".
Enhancing Habitat
Create a bird friendly habitat to include:
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Food
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Water
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Cover
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Places to raise young
2025 Great Backyard Bird count Results
Each February, for four days, the world comes together for the love of birds. Over the four days people spent time in their favorite places watching and counting as many birds as they could find and reporting them. These observations help scientists better understand global bird populations. The event is now over but birding counts are still being processed both locally and globally.
Click on the image below to view the event results from your neighbors in Brunswick County:
Brunswick County
"The presence of a single bird can change everything for one who appreciates them"
- Julie Zickefoose