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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.

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Recent reports from 206 Sequoyah Trail, Lake Santeetlah US-NC 35.36174, -83.87149

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

May 23

1Belted Kingfisher
2Wood Duck
2Mallard
1Ruby-throated Hummingbird
1Green Heron
2Osprey
2Bald Eagle
2Red-eyed Vireo
1Tufted Titmouse
6Northern Rough-winged Swallow
1Carolina Wren
1House Finch
1Hooded Warbler
2Northern Parula
1Yellow-throated Warbler
2Northern Cardinal
3Mourning Dove
1Red-bellied Woodpecker
1Pileated Woodpecker
1Eastern Phoebe
2Great Crested Flycatcher
1Blue-headed Vireo
3American Crow
4Carolina Chickadee
2White-breasted Nuthatch
6Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
1Gray Catbird
2Brown Thrasher
1American Goldfinch
4Song Sparrow
2Black-and-white Warbler

May 22

1Spotted Sandpiper
2Turkey Vulture
2American Robin