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 Prairie Ridge Ecostation for Wildlife Learning

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

July 23

1Mourning Dove
2Chimney Swift
1Downy Woodpecker
2Eastern Phoebe
4Blue Jay
1American Crow
2Northern Mockingbird
1Eastern Bluebird
29American Robin
7House Finch
2American Goldfinch
3Chipping Sparrow
1Eastern Towhee
4Northern Cardinal
1Indigo Bunting

July 22

5Canada Goose
1Ruby-throated Hummingbird
1Red-bellied Woodpecker
1Tufted Titmouse
2Carolina Wren
1European Starling
1Brown Thrasher
1Song Sparrow
1Blue Grosbeak
1Red-shouldered Hawk
2Carolina Chickadee
1Purple Martin
1White-breasted Nuthatch
2Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
1Northern Parula

July 21

1Rock Pigeon
4Killdeer
1Eastern Kingbird

July 19

1Turkey Vulture
1Northern Flicker