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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 Clay County Rec Park

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

October 9

2Mourning Dove ✓
1Red-bellied Woodpecker ✓
2Blue Jay ✓
3American Crow ✓
1Fish Crow ✓
1Carolina Wren ✓
2Northern Mockingbird ✓
4Eastern Bluebird ✓
1House Finch ✓
2Field Sparrow ✓
1Song Sparrow ✓
1Eastern Meadowlark ✓
6Palm Warbler ✓
4Northern Cardinal ✓
1Rose-breasted Grosbeak ✓
1Great Blue Heron ✓
1Turkey Vulture ✓
1Tufted Titmouse ✓
1White-breasted Nuthatch ✓
2American Goldfinch ✓
2Eastern Towhee ✓
4Tennessee Warbler ✓
1Common Yellowthroat ✓
2Magnolia Warbler ✓
1Northern Flicker ✓
2Eastern Phoebe ✓
1Downy Woodpecker ✓
3European Starling ✓
3Savannah Sparrow ✓