The bluebird is a symbol of hope, love, and renewal and is also a part of many Native American legends. The Bluebird is actually a bird that symbolizes the essence of life and beauty. Dreaming of bluebirds often represents happiness, joy, fulfillment, hope, prosperity, and good luck.




Audubon Society
The mission of the Highlands Plateau Audubon Society is to provide opportunities to enjoy and learn about birds and other wildlife and to promote conservation and restoration of the habitats that support them.



National Audubon
Audubon North Carolina
Chapter Officers and Contacts
Birds of HPAS Check List  pdf
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    HPAS Events in 2024
  
     
March 2024

Photo by Ed Boos


Join Highlands Audubon Society


Highlands Plateau
All events are subject to change.  Check the web page for any updates.   Also expect Mountain Warbler Buzz email announcements ahead of the event.  Binoculars are provided for the field trips if needed.  Contact Brock Hutchins at brockhutchins@bellsouth.net if you have any questions.

Franklin Bird Club
          Website
For Birdwatchers in the Franklin, NC area.


On December 15th, the Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count started at 7:30 AM at the Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park in Highlands.  



Audubon North Carolina Blog
HPAS - 2024 Event Schedule
Check back for new schedule
Birding near Otto.
2023

Interested in being involved?
Website for more information:
Bird Guide

INSTAGRAM for HPAS
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FACEBOOK for HPAS
New Instagram For HPS
and
New Facebook account.
Serving Highlands, Cashiers, Franklin
and Scaly Mountain
in Western North Carolina
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2023 CBC List of birds
Male Belted Kingfisher
Female Hooded Merganser
Photos by Peter Hall
CBC Count day at Cashiers Lake