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


Join us — Join, Renew, Donate

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.

Join, Renew, or Donate now!


Other Resources (NOT sponsored by Carolina Bird Club)



Locations where Black-crowned Night Heron has been recently reported in North Carolina

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

May 15

1Black-crowned Night Heron Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry Parking Lot
5Black-crowned Night Heron Fort Macon SP--Visitor's Center
1Black-crowned Night Heron Fort Fisher SRA--Basin Trail and Aquarium Pond

May 14

2Black-crowned Night Heron Hatteras Point
1Black-crowned Night Heron SDR North & Beaver Pond (Private)

May 13

1Black-crowned Night Heron Pine Island Audubon Sanctuary and Center

May 12

1Black-crowned Night Heron Ocracoke Island--South Pt. Rd.
2Black-crowned Night Heron Bald Head Island

May 11

8Black-crowned Night Heron Fort Macon SP
5Black-crowned Night Heron Fort Fisher--Aquarium Trail
2Black-crowned Night Heron Carl Bazemore Bird Walk