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 RibbonWalk Nature Preserve

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

August 25

2Belted Kingfisher
1Downy Woodpecker
1Red-eyed Vireo
2American Robin
1Summer Tanager
2Northern Cardinal

August 24

2Canada Goose
1Mallard
2Mourning Dove
1Yellow-billed Cuckoo
3Chimney Swift
2Ruby-throated Hummingbird
1Green Heron
1Great Blue Heron
2Turkey Vulture
4Red-shouldered Hawk
1Barred Owl
4Red-bellied Woodpecker
2Hairy Woodpecker
1Pileated Woodpecker
1Great Crested Flycatcher
1White-eyed Vireo
4Blue Jay
3American Crow
4Carolina Chickadee
5Tufted Titmouse
5White-breasted Nuthatch
1Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
8Carolina Wren
1Brown Thrasher
1Eastern Bluebird
4American Goldfinch
4Eastern Towhee
1Black-and-white Warbler
1Common Yellowthroat
1Hooded Warbler
1American Redstart
1Pine Warbler