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


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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 DupontAndrewsStarmont

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

October 27

11Rock Pigeon ✓
6Mourning Dove ✓
1Red-shouldered Hawk ✓
2Yellow-bellied Sapsucker ✓
4Red-bellied Woodpecker ✓
1Downy Woodpecker ✓
10Blue Jay ✓
4American Crow ✓
8Carolina Chickadee ✓
5Tufted Titmouse ✓
1Northern House Wren ✓
2Carolina Wren ✓
2Northern Mockingbird ✓
7Eastern Bluebird ✓
5American Robin ✓
12House Finch ✓
8Chipping Sparrow ✓
5White-throated Sparrow ✓
2Song Sparrow ✓
4Eastern Towhee ✓
6Red-winged Blackbird ✓
1Brown-headed Cowbird ✓
8Northern Cardinal ✓

October 26

1Black Vulture ✓
2Turkey Vulture ✓
1White-breasted Nuthatch ✓
1Pine Warbler ✓

October 25

1Gray Catbird ✓

October 22

3European Starling ✓
2Dark-eyed Junco ✓