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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 Lookout Loop, Raleigh, NC

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

October 14

1Red-bellied Woodpecker ✓
2Blue Jay ✓
2Carolina Chickadee ✓
2Tufted Titmouse ✓
1White-breasted Nuthatch ✓
1Brown-headed Nuthatch ✓
6Carolina Wren ✓
1Eastern Bluebird ✓
2House Finch ✓
1Pine Warbler ✓
4Northern Cardinal ✓

October 13

2Downy Woodpecker ✓
1Eastern Phoebe ✓
1American Crow ✓
1American Robin ✓
2Chipping Sparrow ✓

October 12

1Mourning Dove ✓
2Black Vulture ✓
1Red-shouldered Hawk ✓
2Northern Flicker ✓
1Northern Mockingbird ✓

October 11

7Chimney Swift ✓
1Brown Thrasher ✓
1American Goldfinch ✓

October 9

1Fish Crow ✓

October 8

1Pileated Woodpecker ✓
1Northern Parula ✓