
Upcoming events.

Greenfield Lake Family Nature Walks
Join us for a monthly hour long nature walk at greenfield Lake. We hope you will bring your friends and family to spend time together in nature, enjoy the outdoors, and meet new people. All are welcome, no registration necessary. We meet at 9AM at the boathouse. Binoculars available!

First Annual Bird Bonanza!
The Cape Fear Bird Observatory is thrilled to host our First Annual Bird Bonanza! -- a free event designed to connect our community with the fascinating world of birds. Explore the wonders of migration and learn about the challenges and triumphs of the incredible birds that grace our skies and call North Carolina home.

Greenfield Lake Family Nature Walks
Join us for a monthly hour long nature walk at greenfield Lake. We hope you will bring your friends and family to spend time together in nature, enjoy the outdoors, and meet new people. All are welcome, no registration necessary. We meet at 9AM at the boathouse. Binoculars available!

Greenfield Lake Family Nature Walks
Join us for a monthly hour long nature walk at greenfield Lake. We hope you will bring your friends and family to spend time together in nature, enjoy the outdoors, and meet new people. All are welcome, no registration necessary. We meet at 9AM at the boathouse. Binoculars available!

Greenfield Lake Family Nature Walks
Join us for a monthly hour long nature walk at greenfield Lake. We hope you will bring your friends and family to spend time together in nature, enjoy the outdoors, and meet new people. All are welcome, no registration necessary. We meet at 9AM at the boathouse. Binoculars available!

Greenfield Lake Family Nature Walks
Join us for a monthly hour long nature walk at greenfield Lake. We hope you will bring your friends and family to spend time together in nature, enjoy the outdoors, and meet new people. All are welcome, no registration necessary. We meet at 9AM at the boathouse. Binoculars available!

Greenfield Lake Family Nature Walks
Join us for a monthly hour long nature walk at greenfield Lake. We hope you will bring your friends and family to spend time together in nature, enjoy the outdoors, and meet new people. All are welcome, no registration necessary. We meet at 9AM at the boathouse. Binoculars available!

Greenfield Lake Family Nature Walks
Join us for a monthly hour long nature walk at greenfield Lake. We hope you will bring your friends and family to spend time together in nature, enjoy the outdoors, and meet new people. All are welcome, no registration necessary. We meet at 9AM at the boathouse. Binoculars available!

Greenfield Lake Family Nature Walks
Join us for a monthly hour long nature walk at greenfield Lake. We hope you will bring your friends and family to spend time together in nature, enjoy the outdoors, and meet new people. All are welcome, no registration necessary. We meet at 9AM at the boathouse. Binoculars available!

Greenfield Lake Family Nature Walks
Join us for a monthly hour long nature walk at greenfield Lake. We hope you will bring your friends and family to spend time together in nature, enjoy the outdoors, and meet new people. All are welcome, no registration necessary. We meet at 9AM at the boathouse. Binoculars available!

Greenfield Lake Family Nature Walks
Join us for a monthly hour long nature walk at greenfield Lake. We hope you will bring your friends and family to spend time together in nature, enjoy the outdoors, and meet new people. All are welcome, no registration necessary. We meet at 9AM at the boathouse. Binoculars available!

Greenfield Lake Family Nature Walks
Join us for a monthly hour long nature walk at greenfield Lake. We hope you will bring your friends and family to spend time together in nature, enjoy the outdoors, and meet new people. All are welcome, no registration necessary. We meet at 9AM at the boathouse. Binoculars available!

Greenfield Lake Family Nature Walks
Join us for a monthly hour long nature walk at greenfield Lake. We hope you will bring your friends and family to spend time together in nature, enjoy the outdoors, and meet new people. All are welcome, no registration necessary. We meet at 9AM at the boathouse. Binoculars available!

Greenfield Lake Family Nature Walks
Join us for a monthly nature walk at greenfield Lake. We hope you will bring your friends and family to spend time together in nature, enjoy the outdoors, and meet new people. All are welcome, no registration necessary. Binoculars are available!

Greenfield Lake Family Nature Walks
Join us for a monthly nature walk at greenfield Lake. We hope you will bring your friends and family to spend time together in nature, enjoy the outdoors, and meet new people. All are welcome, no registration necessary. Binoculars are available!

Bird Tour and the New Hanover County Landfill
Join us and our friends at the New Hanover County landfill for a unique guided tour highlighting the birds who inhabit our local landfill! Binoculars are available for all participants. Please pre-register due to limited space! (register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../nhc-landfill-bird-tour...)

Greenfield Lake Family Nature Walks
Join us for a monthly nature walk at greenfield Lake. We hope you will bring your friends and family to spend time together in nature, enjoy the outdoors, and meet new people. All are welcome, no registration necessary. Binoculars are available!

Greenfield Lake Family Nature Walks
Join us for a monthly nature walk at greenfield Lake. We hope you will bring your friends and family to spend time together in nature, enjoy the outdoors, and meet new people. All are welcome, no registration necessary. Binoculars are available!

Public Painted Bunting Banding Demo
Join us on September 21st for a public banding demo at Carolina Beach State Park! We hope to see you there! The park opens at 7 and we will be banding until about 11. Find us in the marina area just below the flag. Fun for all ages!
All banding is being conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey’s Bird Banding Lab. *Handling wildlife without training, permission, or expertise is not advisable and may be illegal.

Pint Night at Wrightsville Beach Brewery!
Come have a brew (or two) and help support the CFBO! Wrightsville Beach Brewery will donate $1 per pint of a select pint in their beer garden to the Cape Fear Bird Observatory on Thursday September 5th, 2024 from 6-9! We’ll be there enjoying the live music and chatting about the work we do for birds, so come over and say hi!

Pint Night at Hi-Wire Brewing!
Come have a brew (or two) and help support the CFBO! Hi-Wire Brewing will donate $1 per pint of their top 4 sellers to the Cape Fear Bird Observatory on Wednesday August 21st, 2024 from 5-10! We will be there to chat about our organization, so come down and say hi!

Greenfield Lake Family Nature Walks
Join us for a monthly nature walk at greenfield Lake. We hope you will bring your friends and family to spend time together in nature, enjoy the outdoors, and meet new people. All are welcome, no registration necessary. Binoculars are available!

Public Painted Bunting Banding Demo
Join us on August 3rd for a public banding demo at Carolina Beach State Park! We hope to see you there! The park opens at 7 and we will be banding until about 11. Find us in the marina area just below the flag. Fun for all ages!
All banding is being conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey’s Bird Banding Lab. *Handling wildlife without training, permission, or expertise is not advisable and may be illegal.

Pint Night at Wilmington Brewing Company!
Come have a brew (or two) and help support the CFBO! Wilmington Brewing Company will donate $1 per pint of a select brew to our organization on July 26th 2024 all day! Tasty Tee's food truck will be present from 5-8 pm and we will be there in person from 5-9ish, so come on and say hi!

Fundraiser Raffle!
Folks! We have something really fun to add to our pint nights! Some excellent vendors have donated items for a raffle that will have three drawings, one at each of our coming pint night events! More details below:
WHO: This raffle benefits us, the Cape Fear Bird Observatory!
WHAT: Your raffle ticket will enter you for one of several prizes and multiple opportunities to win! Prizes are three pairs of Vortex Diamondback binoculars, six $25 gift certificates to our favorite bird store, Wild Bird Garden, and three $25 gift certificates to Great Outdoor Provision Co.!
WHEN: Each pint night we will raffle off 1 pair of binoculars, two Wild Bird & Garden gift certificates, and one GOPC gift certificate! The first drawing will be on July 26th at Wilmington Brewing Co. The second drawing is August 21st at Hi-wire brewing, and the final drawing will be on September 5th at Wrightsville Beach Brewery. Your raffle tickets are good for all three events. Drawings will be in person at the pint night events.
WHERE: Buy your tickets at Wild Bird & Garden ahead of time, or at the event, 1 for $5 or 5 for $20. We hope to see you soon!

Greenfield Lake Family Nature Walks
Join us for a monthly nature walk at greenfield Lake. We hope you will bring your friends and family to spend time together in nature, enjoy the outdoors, and meet new people. All are welcome, no registration necessary. Binoculars are available!

Public Painted Bunting Banding Demo
Join us on July 20th for a public banding demo at Carolina Beach State Park! We hope to see you there! The park opens at 7 and we will be banding until about 11. Find us in the marina area just below the flag. Fun for all ages!
All banding is being conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey’s Bird Banding Lab. *Handling wildlife without training, permission, or expertise is not advisable and may be illegal.

Alumni Nature Walk
Join the alumni founded Cape Fear Bird Observatory for a special UNCW alumni nature walk! Saturday June 22nd from 8-9:30am at Greenfield Lake!!
No registration required, meet at the boathouse.
A limited number of binoculars will be available on a first come first served basis.

Public Painted Bunting Banding Demo
Join us on June 22nd for a public banding demo at Carolina Beach State Park! We hope to see you there! The park opens at 7 and we will be banding until about 11. Find us in the marina area just below the flag. Fun for all ages!
All banding is being conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey’s Bird Banding Lab. *Handling wildlife without training, permission, or expertise is not advisable and may be illegal.

Greenfield Lake Family Nature Walks
Join us for a monthly nature walk at greenfield Lake. We hope you will bring your friends and family to spend time together in nature, enjoy the outdoors, and meet new people. All are welcome, no registration necessary. Binoculars are available!
Painted BuntingBanding Demo
Join us on Saturday (5/25) for our first public banding demo at Carolina Beach State Park! We’re excited to be kicking off the season and hope to see you there! The park opens at 7 and we will be banding until about 11. Find us in the marina area just below the flag. Fun for all ages!
All banding is being conducted under a federally authorized Bird Banding Permit issued by the U.S. Geological Survey’s Bird Banding Lab. *Handling wildlife without training, permission, or expertise is not advisable and may be illegal.

Greenfield Lake Family Nature Walks
Join us for a monthly nature walk at greenfield Lake. We hope you will bring your friends and family to spend time together in nature, enjoy the outdoors, and meet new people. All are welcome, no registration necessary. Binoculars are available!

World Migratory Bird Day Walk with Cape Fear Audubon
Help us celebrate World Migratory Bird Day! The outing is co-led by Cape Fear Audubon, so you don't want to miss it! Come prepared for a two-mile walk on a flat but sandy trail to learn about birds and insects, and why is it important to protect both.

Greenfield Lake Family Nature Walks
Join us for a monthly nature walk at greenfield Lake. We hope you will bring your friends and family to spend time together in nature, enjoy the outdoors, and meet new people. All are welcome, no registration necessary. Binoculars are available!

Greenfield Lake Family Nature Walks
Join us for a monthly nature walk at greenfield Lake. This month we will be joined by folks from Lower Cape Fear Wildlife, our local chapter of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation. We hope you will bring your friends and family to spend time together in nature, enjoy the outdoors, and meet new people. All are welcome, no registration necessary. Binoculars are available!

Greenfield Lake Family Nature Walks
Join us for a monthly nature walk at greenfield Lake. We hope you will bring your friends and family to spend time together in nature, enjoy the outdoors, and meet new people. All are welcome, no registration necessary. Binoculars are available!

Greenfield Lake Family Nature Walks
Join us for a monthly nature walk at greenfield Lake. We hope you will bring your friends and family to spend time together in nature, enjoy the outdoors, and meet new people. All are welcome, no registration necessary. Binoculars are available!

National Bird Day Bird Walk with Cape Fear River Watch!
Join us Friday, Jan. 5 at 9 a.m. to learn about all things Burnt Mill Creek and a chance to see some of the 190 documented bird species in the watershed! Only 25 spots are available.

Greenfield Lake Family Nature Walk
Join us for a monthly nature walk at greenfield Lake. We hope you will bring your friends and family to spend time together in nature, enjoy the outdoors, and meet new people. All are welcome, no registration necessary.

End of year giving
Help us to soar higher in 2024! Our Painted Bunting Program is ready to grow! We want give more opportunities to aspiring young ornithologists and upgrade our research tools ahead of our upcoming Painted Bunting field season. Help us accomplish these goals with a donation today!