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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.

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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 Penrose Boat Access Area

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

October 13

1Turkey Vulture ✓
1Red-shouldered Hawk ✓
1Red-tailed Hawk ✓
2Red-bellied Woodpecker ✓
3Downy Woodpecker ✓
1Eastern Wood-Pewee ✓
1Eastern Phoebe ✓
8American Crow ✓
3Carolina Chickadee ✓
4Tufted Titmouse ✓
2Tree Swallow ✓
4Carolina Wren ✓
9European Starling ✓
2Gray Catbird ✓
1Brown Thrasher ✓
1Northern Mockingbird ✓
3Eastern Bluebird ✓
2American Robin ✓
2Cedar Waxwing ✓
1House Finch ✓
1American Goldfinch ✓
1Field Sparrow ✓
5Song Sparrow ✓
1Swamp Sparrow ✓
6Eastern Towhee ✓
7Tennessee Warbler ✓
2Common Yellowthroat ✓
1American Redstart ✓
1Cape May Warbler ✓
1Northern Parula ✓
3Magnolia Warbler ✓
2Bay-breasted Warbler ✓
1Chestnut-sided Warbler ✓
1Blackpoll Warbler ✓
1Palm Warbler ✓
1Yellow-rumped Warbler ✓
4Northern Cardinal ✓