Self Guided birding mornings are held the second Wednesday of each month at 8 a.m.
Complementary admission is included in all Membership Levels | Have membership card ready to scan at arrival for admission.
Enjoy birding at the gardens an hour early the second Wednesday of every month, co-hosted with our partner,Wild Bird & Garden! . Enjoy a self guided stroll around the grounds without the crowds. Recognized on the North Carolina Birding Trail as a Coastal Region site, Airlie offers some of the best birding in New Hanover County. Over 200-bird species have been observed in the garden, attesting to Airlie’s honor of being named a part of the North Carolina Birding Trail. To see what has been spotted, check out Airlie’s HotSpot on eBird.com, a free, easy-to-use, citizen science observation database.
Anhinga
General Admission | $9
New Hanover Resident, with ID | $5
Military (Active & Retired), with ID | $5
Children 4-12 | $3
3 & Under | FREE
Airlie Members | FREE
COVID-19 UPDATE: In an effort to keep staff and visitors safe as well as increase social distance, will ALL tickets must be pre-purchased on our website, no tickets will be available for sale onsite. Airlie Members do not need to reserve tickets in advance, please have your membership card available to scan at arrival for admission.
Eastern Bluebird
All membership levels include complementary admission. Members must present a valid membership card at admission. Advance registration is not required for yearly members.
Individual Members | Admission for 1 adult.
Family Members | Admission for 2 adults and accompanying children under 18.
Camellia, Magnolia & Azalea Members | Admission for 2 adults and accompanying children under 18.
Please bring binoculars and a bird guides if you have them. COVID-19 UPDATE: In an effort to keep visitors and staff safe we will not have binoculars available for check-out.
Birders of all levels are welcome. Recommended age is 12+. Attendees under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
To see what has been spotted, check out Airlie’s HotSpot on eBird.com, a free, easy-to-use, citizen science observation database.
Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.
