Carolina Bird Club

Carolina Bird Club

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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

To promote the observation, enjoyment, and study of birds.
To provide opportunities for birders to become acquainted, and to share information and experience.
To maintain well-documented records of birds in the Carolinas.
To support the protection and conservation of birds and their habitats and foster an appreciation and respect of natural resources.
To promote educational opportunities in bird and nature study.
To support research on birds of the Carolinas and their habitats.

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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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Other Resources (NOT sponsored by Carolina Bird Club)

Locations where Black-bellied Whistling-Duck has been recently reported in South Carolina

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

May 16

3	Black-bellied Whistling-Duck ✓	Santee Coastal Reserve (fall and winter restricted access)
2	Black-bellied Whistling-Duck ✓	Pinckney Island NWR
1	Black-bellied Whistling-Duck ✓	Pinckney Island NWR--Ibis Pond (ONLY FOR BIRDING AT IBIS POND)
2	Black-bellied Whistling-Duck ✓	12 Park Ln, Hilton Head Island US-SC 32.16396, -80.74295

May 15

8	Black-bellied Whistling-Duck ✓	1223 Raven Rd, Hanahan US-SC 32.95163, -80.03781
26	Black-bellied Whistling-Duck ✓	Donnelley WMA (partial fall and winter restricted access)
3	Black-bellied Whistling-Duck ✓	1179 Haig Point Road, Daufuskie Island, SC (private access)
20	Black-bellied Whistling-Duck ✓	Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge, Beaufort US-SC 32.23701, -80.77938
1	Black-bellied Whistling-Duck ✓	Palmetto Bluff--Wilson Village

May 14

X	Black-bellied Whistling-Duck ✓	Blue Heron Nature Trail
3	Black-bellied Whistling-Duck ✓	Old Santee Canal Park

May 13

10	Black-bellied Whistling-Duck ✓	The Oak at Broad River Landing
8	Black-bellied Whistling-Duck ✓	Bonneau Ferry WMA
7	Black-bellied Whistling-Duck ✓	Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge, Beaufort US-SC 32.23392, -80.77932
10	Black-bellied Whistling-Duck ✓	Magnolia Plantation & Gardens

May 12

1	Black-bellied Whistling-Duck ✓	Abbey Walk, Moncks Corner
2	Black-bellied Whistling-Duck ✓	Savannah NWR--Laurel Hill Wildlife Dr

May 11

7	Black-bellied Whistling-Duck ✓	56 Gun Club Dr, Sheldon US-SC 32.57133, -80.80445
7	Black-bellied Whistling-Duck ✓	Whooping Crane Pond Conservancy (restricted access)
7	Black-bellied Whistling-Duck	Horse Creek WTP (Weekend Access Only. Must Sign in)
10	Black-bellied Whistling-Duck ✓	Savannah NWR--Kingfisher Pond Recreation Area
6	Black-bellied Whistling-Duck ✓	Savannah NWR--Tupelo Trail
3	Black-bellied Whistling-Duck ✓	Cape Romain NWR--Bulls Island
7	Black-bellied Whistling-Duck ✓	4 Campground Road, Yemassee, South Carolina, US (32.625, -80.882)
2	Black-bellied Whistling-Duck ✓	Bear Island WMA (fall and winter restricted access)

May 10

2	Black-bellied Whistling-Duck ✓	40 Kingston Cove, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, US (32.158, -80.743)
3	Black-bellied Whistling-Duck ✓	Area Closed Gate - Savanah NWR
2	Black-bellied Whistling-Duck ✓	Pickney Island NWR--Osprey Pond (ONLY FOR BIRDING AT OSPREY POND)
1	Black-bellied Whistling-Duck ✓	Spring Island (restricted access)