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 Baird Drive*

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

July 17

2Ruby-throated Hummingbird
2Red-bellied Woodpecker
1Downy Woodpecker
1Great Crested Flycatcher
1White-eyed Vireo
1Red-eyed Vireo
1Blue Jay
3American Crow
1Fish Crow
3Carolina Chickadee
4Tufted Titmouse
1Brown-headed Nuthatch
2Carolina Wren
1Brown Thrasher
2Eastern Bluebird
2House Finch
3American Goldfinch
1Chipping Sparrow
2Pine Warbler
1Summer Tanager
6Northern Cardinal

July 16

2Chimney Swift
1Red-shouldered Hawk
1Common Grackle

July 15

1Cooper's Hawk

July 13

1White-breasted Nuthatch

July 12

1Mourning Dove

July 11

1Brown-headed Cowbird