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 My backyard

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

July 30

3Ruby-throated Hummingbird
2Swallow-tailed Kite
1Mississippi Kite
2Red-shouldered Hawk
3Red-bellied Woodpecker
3Downy Woodpecker
3Carolina Chickadee
3Tufted Titmouse
2White-breasted Nuthatch
1Blue-gray Gnatcatcher
4Carolina Wren
6Eastern Bluebird
4House Finch
5Common Grackle
2Northern Parula
2Pine Warbler
1Summer Tanager
10Northern Cardinal

July 29

4Mourning Dove
1Red-eyed Vireo
3American Crow
1Yellow-throated Warbler

July 28

1Brown Thrasher