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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.

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Locations where Grasshopper Sparrow has been recently reported in South Carolina

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

May 16

1Grasshopper Sparrow Riverbanks Zoo
2Grasshopper Sparrow Lake Welchel
2Grasshopper Sparrow 2118 Battleground Road, Cowpens, South Carolina, US (35.084, -81.812)
1Grasshopper Sparrow 11 to Battlefield
2Grasshopper Sparrow Dobbins Farm, Townville SC (sensitive site - respect farm operations)
33Grasshopper SparrowLeMaster Circle, Prince Road, and Mill Gin Road
1Grasshopper Sparrow Grassy Pond Rd.
2Grasshopper Sparrow Grassy Pond Baptist
1Grasshopper Sparrow 150 north of Grassy Pond Road

May 15

3Grasshopper SparrowState Line Rd.
1Grasshopper Sparrow Fred Dobbins Road (between Rte. 24 and Royster Rd.)

May 14

7Grasshopper Sparrow Ponds at junction of Sally Gilreath Rd / Hayes Rd (Private property - view from road)

May 12

4Grasshopper Sparrow Dollar Tree Distribution Center Pond (Be Aware of County Line)

May 11

2Grasshopper Sparrow The Wilson's
3Grasshopper Sparrow Auto selected
2Grasshopper Sparrow Snow Mill Dr,
1Grasshopper Sparrow Piedmont Dairy Rd, Moore, SC
5Grasshopper Sparrow Holston Creek Park
1Grasshopper Sparrow 230 Harris Grove Road, Fountain Inn, South Carolina, US (34.692, -82.087)
1Grasshopper Sparrow Caroland Farms
1Grasshopper Sparrow Gaines Road Field & Wetland

May 10

1Grasshopper Sparrow Prater Farm
1Grasshopper Sparrow Cottonwood Trail