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 North Carolina Botanical Garden

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

April 16

1Ruby-throated Hummingbird
1Red-shouldered Hawk
3Red-bellied Woodpecker
1Downy Woodpecker
1Eastern Phoebe
1Great Crested Flycatcher
2White-eyed Vireo
1Red-eyed Vireo
5Carolina Chickadee
5Tufted Titmouse
2Ruby-crowned Kinglet
1Brown-headed Nuthatch
6Carolina Wren
4Eastern Bluebird
1Hermit Thrush
7American Goldfinch
3Chipping Sparrow
19White-throated Sparrow
4Eastern Towhee
1Louisiana Waterthrush
1Hooded Warbler
1Northern Parula
1Pine Warbler
8Yellow-rumped Warbler
8Northern Cardinal

April 13

2Black Vulture
5Turkey Vulture
1Blue Jay
5American Crow
1White-breasted Nuthatch
1Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
1House Finch
1Brown-headed Cowbird