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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 Mouth of Mud Creek

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

October 9

2Red-shouldered Hawk ✓
2Red-bellied Woodpecker ✓
2Northern Flicker ✓
1Eastern Phoebe ✓
3Blue Jay ✓
7American Crow ✓
4Northern House Wren ✓
1Carolina Wren ✓
2Brown Thrasher ✓
1Northern Mockingbird ✓
1American Robin ✓
3House Finch ✓
14American Goldfinch ✓
3Field Sparrow ✓
1White-crowned Sparrow ✓
2White-throated Sparrow ✓
5Song Sparrow ✓
2Swamp Sparrow ✓
3Eastern Towhee ✓
3Common Grackle ✓
4Tennessee Warbler ✓
3Common Yellowthroat ✓
1American Redstart ✓
2Cape May Warbler ✓
1Magnolia Warbler ✓
1Palm Warbler ✓
2Yellow-rumped Warbler ✓
5Northern Cardinal ✓
1Rose-breasted Grosbeak ✓
5Indigo Bunting ✓

October 8

1Wood Duck ✓
1Fish Crow ✓
1Tufted Titmouse ✓
25Tree Swallow ✓
4Eastern Bluebird ✓
1Swainson's Thrush ✓