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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 Down by the River Campground

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

August 14

9Canada Goose
1Mallard
1Ruby-throated Hummingbird
1Great Blue Heron
1Belted Kingfisher
2American Crow
1Common Raven
2Barn Swallow
1Red-breasted Nuthatch
1Northern House Wren
1Carolina Wren
3European Starling
1Gray Catbird
XAmerican Robin
4House Finch
7American Goldfinch
2Chipping Sparrow
2Dark-eyed Junco
2Song Sparrow
XCommon Grackle
1Indigo Bunting

August 13

2Mourning Dove
1Eastern Phoebe
1Carolina Chickadee
1Northern Cardinal

August 12

1Red-bellied Woodpecker
1Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
1Pine Siskin

August 11

1Red-eyed Vireo
1Tufted Titmouse
1Golden-crowned Kinglet
1White-breasted Nuthatch
16Cedar Waxwing
1American Redstart
1Northern Yellow Warbler
1Chimney Swift
1Osprey
1Red-shouldered Hawk
4Tree Swallow
2Eastern Bluebird