About the Club

Mission Statement

The Carolina Bird Club is a non-profit organization that represents and supports the birding community in the Carolinas through its website, publications, meetings, workshops, trips, and partnerships, whose mission is


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The Carolina Bird Club, Inc., is a non-profit educational and scientific association open to anyone interested in the study and conservation of wildlife, particularly birds.

The Club meets each winter, spring, and fall at different locations in the Carolinas. Meeting sites are selected to give participants an opportunity to see many different kinds of birds. Guided field trips and informative programs are combined for an exciting weekend of meeting with people who share an enthusiasm and concern for birds.

The Club offers research grants in avian biology for undergraduate and graduate students, and scholarships for young birders.

The Club publishes two print publications (now also available online). The Chat is a quarterly ornithological journal that contains scientific articles, reports of bird records committees and bird counts, and general field notes on bird sightings. CBC Newsletter is published bimonthly and includes birding articles and information about meetings, field trips, and Club news.

The Club provides this website to all for free.

By becoming a member, you support the activities of the Club, receive reduced registration fee for meetings, can participate in bonus field trips, and receive our publications.

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Recent reports from Conestee Nature Preserve

Only the most recent report per species is shown. Some reports may be pending verification.

October 4

5Mallard ✓
2Ruby-throated Hummingbird ✓
1Great Blue Heron ✓
2Red-shouldered Hawk ✓
4Red-headed Woodpecker ✓
2Red-bellied Woodpecker ✓
2Pileated Woodpecker ✓
1Northern Flicker ✓
1Eastern Phoebe ✓
3Carolina Wren ✓
1Northern Mockingbird ✓
4Northern Cardinal ✓

October 3

1Mourning Dove ✓
3Yellow-billed Cuckoo
9Chimney Swift ✓
2Killdeer ✓
1Downy Woodpecker ✓
2Eastern Wood-Pewee ✓
3Blue Jay ✓
XAmerican Crow ✓
3Carolina Chickadee ✓
3Tufted Titmouse ✓
1European Starling ✓
11Brown Thrasher ✓
15Eastern Bluebird ✓
2American Robin ✓
3House Finch ✓
XCommon Grackle ✓
4Tennessee Warbler ✓
2American Redstart ✓
4Northern Parula ✓
4Magnolia Warbler ✓

October 1

25Canada Goose ✓
2Turkey Vulture ✓
1Osprey ✓
1Gray Catbird ✓
1Wood Thrush ✓

September 30

6Wood Duck ✓
2Belted Kingfisher ✓
25Red-winged Blackbird ✓

September 29

1Great Egret ✓
1Yellow-throated Warbler ✓

September 28

1White-breasted Nuthatch ✓
1Common Yellowthroat ✓