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 Camp Gettier

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

October 27

1Downy Woodpecker ✓
1Eastern Phoebe ✓
1Blue Jay ✓
5American Crow ✓
2Carolina Chickadee ✓
2Tufted Titmouse ✓
1Golden-crowned Kinglet ✓
1Eastern Bluebird ✓
1Chipping Sparrow ✓
1Yellow-rumped Warbler ✓
1Northern Cardinal ✓
2Red-bellied Woodpecker ✓
1Pileated Woodpecker ✓
2Northern Flicker ✓
1Yellow-throated Vireo
1Ruby-crowned Kinglet ✓
1Northern Mockingbird ✓

October 26

1Carolina Wren ✓
1Gray Catbird ✓
2Turkey Vulture ✓
1Bald Eagle ✓
1Red-shouldered Hawk ✓
1Swamp Sparrow ✓
1Palm Warbler ✓
1Canada Goose ✓

October 25

1Red-winged Blackbird ✓

October 24

1American Robin ✓
1White-throated Sparrow ✓

October 23

1Great Blue Heron ✓
1White-breasted Nuthatch ✓

October 22

2House Finch ✓